Conversations with Shloimie
Conversations with Shloimie
Suri Fisch: Journeying with Survivors of Incest
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SummaryIn this conversation, Suri Fisch, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses her work with incest survivors and the importance of psychodrama in healing trauma. She emphasizes the need for community support, the significance of naming incest, and the role of somatic experiences in therapy. Suri also addresses the myths surrounding sexual abuse survivors and the importance of open conversations about sexuality and prevention. Her insights highlight the necessity of creating safe spaces for both survivors and therapists, as well as the need for healing within the community.Sound Bites“It’s important to call it incest.””Healing happens between human and human.””Healing is a community effort.”Takeaways

  • Suri Fisch emphasizes the importance of psychodrama in healing trauma.
  • Naming incest is crucial for survivors’ healing.Community support plays a vital role in the healing process.
  • Somatic experiences are integral to therapy.Strength-based approaches can enhance therapeutic outcomes.
  • Resistance in therapy often indicates the client’s readiness.
  • Open conversations about sexuality are essential for prevention.
  • Survivors often have a yearning for connection with their abuser.
  • Peer support can be a powerful tool in healing.
  • Healing is a community effort that requires collective awareness.