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Rise: Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is an experience that often leaves the survivor debilitated in their adult years. However, we are resilient and we can rise. Your host, Jessica Heil, Registered Psychologist and a survivor of CSA herself will offer information about CSA in order to provide you with more knowledge on the topic, as well as strategies and tips that you can access now in order to begin moving from surviving to thriving.

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Rise: Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse

Why is my body always in so much pain?!

July 31, 2023 • Jessica Heil • Episode 12

Today's episode explores the link between childhood sexual abuse and chronic pain in adulthood.

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