A Date with Darkness

38. Healing the Broken Spirit: Reflections of How Sexual Assault Affects Women of Color

A Date with Darkness

In this discussion, I invited guest Babita Spinelli, a licensed psychoanalyst in NY/NJ who specializes in treating women of color who have suffered childhood sexual assault. Babita and I discuss the importance of addressing the cultural differences in women of color who are survivors of sexual assault in their community. She discusses the extra barriers that women of color must face in their communities, treatment, and families.

Resources Mentioned:

The Courage To Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

It Wasn’t Your Fault: Freeing Yourself From the Shame of Childhood Abuse WIth Compassion

www.Rainn.org

Contact Babita Spinelli at www.openingthedoorspsychotherapy.com