Listen "#42. Storytelling and Healing after Sexual Violence with Dr. Laura Sinko, Ph.D., MSHP, RN"
Episode Synopsis
**Trigger Warning**
In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting an exceptional guest, Dr. Laura Sinko, Ph.D., MSHP, RN. Dr. Sinko is an assistant professor at the esteemed Temple University College of Public Health in the Department of Nursing.
Dr. Sinko's research focuses on promoting healing and recovery after sexual violence, with an emphasis on the social and structural influences that impact recovery. Through her work, she tirelessly advocates for research that is trauma-informed and healing-centered, with a particular interest in treating survivors with holistic care.
During our discussion, we will delve into Our Wave's efforts to bridge the gap between survivor-lived experiences, the scientific community, policymakers, and the general public. By amplifying survivor perspectives, they aim to foster a more supportive and healing world for survivors of violence and abuse.
Join me as we explore Our Wave’s innovative approaches to research, the commitment to sharing survivors' voices, and the vision for creating meaningful change in the field of sexual harm recovery. This episode promises to be an empowering and eye-opening conversation that will educate and inspire.
Tune in to the Pockets of Knowledge podcast and be ready to gain invaluable insights from Dr. Laura Sinko as she shares the transformative work at Our Wave and sheds light on the path toward a more compassionate and healing society.
Laura Sinko, Ph.D., MSHP, RN, is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at Temple University College of Public Health. She is a former child and adolescent mental health nurse and is currently a practicing sexual assault nurse examiner in Philadelphia.
She is also the Director of Research and Evaluation at Our Wave, an online education and community-building platform for survivors of sexual harm. Dr. Sinko’s research focuses on promoting healing after gender-based violence, with a particular emphasis on social, cultural, and structural influences of recovery across the lifespan.
Dr. Sinko emphasizes creative research translation as well as research that is trauma-informed and healing-centered. Ultimately, Dr. Sinko is interested in leveraging creative, survivor-centered research to bridge the gap between survivor lived experience, the scientific community, and policymakers. By amplifying these perspectives, Dr. Sinko’s goal is to create a more supportive healing world for survivors of violence and abuse.
Website:
www.ourwave.org
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ourwavestories/
Resources:
Books:
For Kids - My Body! What I say goes! By Jayneen Sanders
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept By Jayneen Sanders
For Adults - Know My Name By Chanel Miller
Unbound By Tarana Burke
The Body Keeps the Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk
Queering Sexual Violence: Radical Voices from within the anti-violence Movement by Jennifer Patterson
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Questions? You can contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desireedstanley/.
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This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and empower you on your personal journey. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting an exceptional guest, Dr. Laura Sinko, Ph.D., MSHP, RN. Dr. Sinko is an assistant professor at the esteemed Temple University College of Public Health in the Department of Nursing.
Dr. Sinko's research focuses on promoting healing and recovery after sexual violence, with an emphasis on the social and structural influences that impact recovery. Through her work, she tirelessly advocates for research that is trauma-informed and healing-centered, with a particular interest in treating survivors with holistic care.
During our discussion, we will delve into Our Wave's efforts to bridge the gap between survivor-lived experiences, the scientific community, policymakers, and the general public. By amplifying survivor perspectives, they aim to foster a more supportive and healing world for survivors of violence and abuse.
Join me as we explore Our Wave’s innovative approaches to research, the commitment to sharing survivors' voices, and the vision for creating meaningful change in the field of sexual harm recovery. This episode promises to be an empowering and eye-opening conversation that will educate and inspire.
Tune in to the Pockets of Knowledge podcast and be ready to gain invaluable insights from Dr. Laura Sinko as she shares the transformative work at Our Wave and sheds light on the path toward a more compassionate and healing society.
Laura Sinko, Ph.D., MSHP, RN, is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at Temple University College of Public Health. She is a former child and adolescent mental health nurse and is currently a practicing sexual assault nurse examiner in Philadelphia.
She is also the Director of Research and Evaluation at Our Wave, an online education and community-building platform for survivors of sexual harm. Dr. Sinko’s research focuses on promoting healing after gender-based violence, with a particular emphasis on social, cultural, and structural influences of recovery across the lifespan.
Dr. Sinko emphasizes creative research translation as well as research that is trauma-informed and healing-centered. Ultimately, Dr. Sinko is interested in leveraging creative, survivor-centered research to bridge the gap between survivor lived experience, the scientific community, and policymakers. By amplifying these perspectives, Dr. Sinko’s goal is to create a more supportive healing world for survivors of violence and abuse.
Website:
www.ourwave.org
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ourwavestories/
Resources:
Books:
For Kids - My Body! What I say goes! By Jayneen Sanders
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept By Jayneen Sanders
For Adults - Know My Name By Chanel Miller
Unbound By Tarana Burke
The Body Keeps the Score By Bessel Van Der Kolk
Queering Sexual Violence: Radical Voices from within the anti-violence Movement by Jennifer Patterson
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Enjoy this Podcast?
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired & empowered!
Questions? You can contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desireedstanley/.
Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.
If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Pockets of Knowledge Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!
———
This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and empower you on your personal journey. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
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