NAASCA ORG
NAASCA ORG
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3141
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3141
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 3141
Tuesday 21st March 2023
Join Dr. Patrick Gannon on 'Stop Child Abuse Now' to learn about healing from childhood trauma and building resilience. Listen now for expert advice.
90 minutes
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Patrick Gannon: Steps to Healing Childhood Trauma and Building Resilience
Adult survivors need to have some compassion for their childhood self and what they went through, and that compassion for that internalized child can be the foundation of a different attitude toward themselves as adults.
What does it take to heal from childhood trauma and build a resilient personality? Dr. Patrick Gannon, a Clinical and Performance Psychologist from San Francisco, shares his insights on this very topic in this episode of 'Stop Child Abuse Now'. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Gannon has founded several mental health programs, including the ASCA Program for adult survivors of child abuse.
His expertise covers a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, and life transitions. In this conversation, Dr. Gannon breaks down the complexities of childhood trauma and its lingering effects on adult survivors. He discusses the psychological defenses that survivors develop to cope with their past, which can sometimes hinder their ability to move forward. But there's hope. Dr. Gannon emphasizes the importance of building what he calls a 'thriver personality'.
This involves adopting healthy attitudes and expectations about oneself, challenging distorted perceptions, and engaging in daily practices that promote mindfulness, empathy, and self-compassion. Support groups and self-care are also highlighted as crucial components of the recovery process. Dr. Gannon notes that having compassion for one's childhood self can be transformative, laying the foundation for a healthier adult self-view. He also touches on the sensitive topic of confronting offenders for closure, stressing that this should only be done with professional support.
If you're an adult survivor of childhood trauma or know someone who is, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Dr. Gannon's ASCA Program serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to heal and thrive. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of trauma's impact and discover steps towards empowerment and healing.