At the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, we believe, validate and empower survivors, as well as work to end sexual violence in our communities. Each month on "Here to Healing," we will be bringing you stories from the front line of healing and the journeys involved.
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From Child Survivor to Adult Survivor - Navigating the Journey
Our survivors are joined by two very special guest speakers this week - as they unravel the journey from child survivor, to adult survivor - Dissecting their childhood experiences and how those shaped the way they've coped, viewed the world, and healed all along the way.
27 Jan 2026
Goosebump Moments
Our courageous survivors turn their eyes towards this past years' "Goosebump moments" - moments that bring hope, healing, exhilaration, and a glimpse towards a brighter future. We can all spend too much time focusing on what's gone wrong, how often do we take an hour to examine what's gone right in our lives?
15 Dec 2025
Triggering Holidays
Our courageous survivors tackle the exhaustive task of weathering triggering holidays in this episode. Sharing vulnerably about pitfalls, successes, action-plans, and future-hopes for what their holiday's may look like - it's a bonafide surviors survival guide to the holidays - you won't want to miss it, if you're walking into our upcoming holiday season with unsure footing.
27 Oct 2025
Early Healing Lessons
Our courageous and tenacious surviviors attempt to de-mystify the beginning of the healing process for survivors who are just starting the journey themselves. Honest, vulnerable, challenging, and life-changing - the topics run the gambit as they navigate the nuanced process of learning lessons early-on in the healing process.
29 Sept 2025
Ambiguous Grief
1 Jul 2025
Anger Podcast
Survivors discuss anger post-trauma, exploring healthy ways to feel, channel, and process it in relation to self, others, and the world.
27 Feb 2025
Our Me Too Stories
This week Bekah and Michael talk to us about their #MeToo stories.
::Trigger Warning:: Talk of Sexual Abuse and Suicide Ideation.
22 Jan 2025
Me Too Snippet
Me Too had a profound impact on the Sexual Assault Survivor Community.
Today Emily will explore the Me Too Movement and its impact on our community.
If you want to share your Me Too Story, please email Emily at ecadwell@zcenter.org.
We are always here for you. If you need to speak to someone, please call our 24-hour support line at 847.872.7799.
10 Dec 2024
Day in the Life
Lisa shares her day-to-day experiences working with survivors, offering a powerful perspective on healing and support for those affected by trauma.
16 Oct 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month
As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, our staff at the ZCenter wanted to take a moment and reflect on what being Hispanic means to them and why we celebrate this beautiful culture. Sandra, Eulalia and Adrian reflect on their Hispanic roots and talk about how ZCenter plays a role.
25 Sept 2024
Relationships
In this episode our peer group leaders along with Neil Hemmer explore relationships after trauma.
::TRIGGER WARNING::
Talking about abuse and suicide in this episode.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or abuse, please reach out to ZCenter at 847.872.7799 or you can chat with someone on our website chat line.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to 988.
15 Jul 2024
Isolation & Loneliness
Welcome to our fourth episode! Our Child & Adolescent Counselor, Neil Hemmer, along with our peer support group leaders will be talking about Loneliness & Isolation.
::Trigger Warning:: Talk of sexual assault/abuse & suicide.
If you or someone you know is looking for your local Rape Crisis Center, please visit RAINN - Find a Rape Crisis Center (https://centers.rainn.org/?_ga=2.206423955.1026986795.1721071718-1670902956.1721071717)
30 Apr 2024
First Sessions
Welcome to our third episode where a group of our counselors explore First Sessions. Join us as we explore the magic of first sessions.
14 Mar 2024
All or Nothing
Join us as we venture into All or Nothing thinking and the pros and cons! Our peer support group leaders and our child & adolescent counselor, Neil Hemmer delve into how All or Nothing thinking helps and hurts survivors.
24 Oct 2023
Group Magic: The Power of Healing Together
Our peer support group leaders talk through their healing journey with Neil Hemmer, ZCenter's Child and Adolescent counselor.
This Episode was edited by Ivan Villarreal.
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Engagement
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