Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep): Sexual Abuse and Self-harm Recovery with Kat Parsons (Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist)

Mari Fong interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Kat Parsons AKA Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist).  Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, PTSD,  depression and anxiety.  Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame  are relieved by therapy and music.Grant shares the coping skills learned in therapy that lead to his recovery and healing. Pray For Sleep become advocates for mental health for teens and young adults by creating the Screamback Program (screamback.org). Next, Mari talks with Kat Parsons, a musician, singer-songwriter and psychotherapist specializing in trauma, depression and anxiety.  Kat talks about the emotions often experienced after sexual trauma, ways to deal with the aftermath, imposter syndrome, and the many reasons behind why musicians seem to experience more mental health issues than other career occupations. “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”For free or affordable mental help, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/Support our mission at checkyourheadpodcast.com or on our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated <3THANK YOU for following us on social media @checkyourheadpodcastWatch us on YouTube:  checkyourheadpodcast.youtubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcast)Say hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘Support the showCHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.comFollow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.