NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3306
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3306
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3306
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Tune into 'Stop Child Abuse Now' as Michael Skinner shares his journey from trauma survivor to advocate and musician, offering hope through music and advocacy.
75 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Success Stories
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Get the buttons here!Michael Skinner's Journey: Music, Advocacy, and Healing from Trauma
Episode Overview
- The episode features Michael Skinner, an award-winning advocate, educator, and musician, sharing his inspiring journey of trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns.
- Michael's uplifting and heartwarming story and songs of hope and healing have impacted thousands of people.
- He discusses the challenges he faced in his recovery and his role as a consultant and trainer for mental health programs.
- The episode sheds light on the importance of providing hope and healing through various paths for adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
- The discussion highlights the significance of trauma-informed care and services in addressing the needs of survivors.
I surround myself with things to remind me that I'm a good human being so I don't go to that dark space and think, 'oh, I'm that dirty little boy.'
What happens when music becomes a lifeline? In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Michael Skinner, a multi-talented advocate, educator, and musician from New Hampshire, shares his remarkable journey. Michael's story is not just about surviving childhood trauma but transforming it into a force for good. Through his public speaking, writing, and heartfelt songs, he has touched thousands of lives.
Michael's work has taken him to prestigious platforms like the National Press Club and the United Nations, where he speaks on sexual exploitation and trafficking. He was even part of groundbreaking discussions on the Oprah Winfrey Show about male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Since 1993, Michael's message of hope and healing has resonated with audiences at colleges, mental health conferences, churches, and support centers across the country.
His uplifting presentations and music offer solace and inspiration to those grappling with similar issues. Beyond his public appearances, Michael contributes to mental health publications and blogs, and he consults for federal programs on trauma-informed care. This episode dives deep into Michael's personal battles and victories, shedding light on the importance of providing multiple avenues for healing for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. If you're looking for a story that blends resilience with advocacy, this conversation is a must-listen.