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Published Nov 15, 2021

PROFESSOR REVEALS How To Heal Your Mind & OVERCOME TRAUMA | Deborah Tuerkheimer & Lewis Howes

Explore the complexities of credibility in abuse cases and systemic biases with professor Deborah Tuerkheimer and Lewis Howes, offering critical insights into cultural change, activism, and support systems for survivors while highlighting empowering strategies for advocacy.
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  • Immediate Steps

    emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma responses when supporting survivors of abuse. She explains that trauma can affect memory and emotional responses, leading to misconceptions about the survivor's credibility 1. and Deborah discuss the importance of finding a trusted person, such as a therapist or counselor, to begin processing the trauma. This initial step can be crucial for the survivor's healing journey 2.

    Most of us don't really understand trauma, and we see someone as being deceitful when in fact, they're impacted by trauma.

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    Deborah also highlights that it's not wrong for survivors to remain silent if that's what they need to do. Each survivor's path to healing is unique and should be respected.

       

    Legal Challenges

    Deborah explores the legal challenges survivors face and the societal tendency to protect abusers. She notes that believing and supporting survivors can be difficult due to the discomfort of confronting abuse 3. and she discuss the importance of friends and family understanding their role is not to judge but to support the survivor.

    When nothing changes, the abuser is protected.

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    Deborah shares her experience as a prosecutor, highlighting the systemic issues that often prevent survivors from receiving justice. She emphasizes the need for societal change to better support those affected by abuse 4.

       

    Emotional Healing

    The emotional healing process for survivors is complex and requires time and support. stresses that healing is a journey, not an event, and it can take years for survivors to fully process and release their trauma 5. acknowledges Deborah's work in providing resources and support for survivors.

    Healing is not an event, it's a journey. It takes time.

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    Creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial for survivors to feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Deborah believes that each person has the power to contribute to cultural change by supporting survivors in their daily interactions 6.

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