• Embracing Empathy: Inside the Healing Process for Sexual Assault Survivors

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
  • Podcast

Embracing Empathy: Inside the Healing Process for Sexual Assault Survivors

  • Summary

  • In today's Voice2Change episode, we delve into the internal struggles faced by survivors of sexual crimes, such as feelings of failure and fear of blame. Our guest Chris emphasizes listening without trying to "fix" the survivor, asking supportive questions, and practicing empathy and self-compassion. She recommends local resources like rape crisis centers and encourages finding the right therapist. Highlighting misunderstandings around psychological concepts like counterintuitive behaviors and cognitive dissonance. Chris advocates for better education to support survivors effectively.

    Chris Schopen has dedicated a remarkable career to addressing trauma and abuse, working in various roles such as an educator, therapist, forensic interviewer, school counselor, expert witness, and author. With extensive experience interviewing over 5,000 victims both nationally and internationally, Chris has become a respected figure in the field. This wealth of experience naturally led to their current role as a wellness trainer with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. In this position, Chris is committed to enhancing the well-being of all employees, from the front-line receptionist to the county attorney herself, by providing support that intertwines personal and professional development. Recognizing Chris’s expertise and having collaborated for nearly two decades, the county attorney specifically created this role to leverage Chris’s unique skills to foster a healthy and supportive work environment.


    • Role of support groups and advocacy centers
    • Encouragement of empathy and self-compassion
    • Counterintuitive Behaviors and Cognitive Dissonance
    • Influence on perceptions of sexual assault and myths about the crime
    • Learn about local resources like rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters
    • Empathy and Self-Compassion

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