Healing Trauma with Pastor Deborah Schleich: Insights on Inner Child Work and Self-Care
You have to self-talk, you know to yourself, but that's how fast it happens.
Ever thought about how trauma impacts every part of our being? In this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now', Pastor Deborah Schleich, a trauma-informed social worker and survivor-professional, takes the stage. Growing up in a military family with a mentally ill mother, Pastor Deborah's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. She now resides in Pensacola, Florida, and dedicates her life to ministry, mental health, and substance abuse support. Her unique approach combines spiritual care with practical mental health strategies.
Pastor Deborah believes that healing requires attention to our spirit, soul, and body. Throughout the episode, she dives into the importance of self-talk and positive affirmations to reprogram our thoughts. She also explains the crucial differences between abuse and trauma and how survivors can support each other. One of the standout topics is trauma-informed care, an approach that emphasizes safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. This method helps survivors feel validated and supported in their healing journey.
Inner child work is another key focus. This therapeutic approach aims to heal the wounded child within us, helping us reconnect with our authentic selves and cultivate self-love. Pastor Deborah shares her insights on PTSD and how survivors can reprogram their thoughts through hypnosis and personality integration. She highlights the importance of self-care and self-compassion, and how spirituality can enhance mental health. This episode is packed with valuable insights and resources for anyone on a healing journey.
Whether you're a survivor or supporting one, Pastor Deborah's wisdom offers a beacon of hope.