Dr. Jaime Romo: Navigating the Path to Healing from Child Sexual Abuse
Recovery is a very difficult thing to achieve by yourself.
How do you rebuild your life after enduring the trauma of child sexual abuse, especially when it involves trusted religious figures? In this eye-opening episode of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), Dr. Jaime Romo from San Diego shares his journey and expertise on preventing and healing from such devastating experiences. As an educator, consultant, author, and Minister, Dr. Romo brings a unique blend of professional insight and personal experience to the table.
He talks about his own survival story and the transformative journey that led him to become a certified Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) facilitator. Dr. Romo's workbook, 'Healing the Sexually Abused Heart: A Workbook for Survivors, Thrivers, and Supporters', integrates various disciplines to offer practical steps towards recovery. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and validating one's feelings, building self-esteem, and seeking both professional help and peer support.
He also delves into the specific challenges faced by those abused in religious settings, discussing the impact on relationships and intimacy, and the coping mechanisms survivors often adopt. With a compassionate approach, Dr. Romo offers listeners a message of hope: recovery is possible, but it's a journey best taken with support. Tune in to this SCAN episode for an inspiring conversation that sheds light on the path to healing from child sexual abuse.