Trauma doesn't just affect the person who originally experienced it. It can also be passed down to their children and grandchildren.
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Your inner child is the part of you that was formed by the experiences you had as a child which has a powerful influence on how you show up in the world as an adult. That’s why it’s important to make peace with your inner child and overcome the blocks that have been holding you back.
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This video features a portion of Vanessa German's keynote presentation "Healing through Storiez: An Arts Activism Approach"
Activism can be a source of healing but may also come at the expense of re-traumatization, burnout, and frustration.
Lauren and David Hogg, siblings and survivors of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, join Morning Joe to discuss their new book "NeverAgain: A New Generation Draws the Line" and how activism has helped them begin healing.
Indigenous climate justice activist Clayton Thomas-Müller embarks on an intimate storytelling journey, overcoming trauma, addiction, and incarceration to become a leader for his people and the planet.
Keith suffered a brain injury during his service that resulted in memory loss. Everyday he has difficulties recalling things, even important family events. Although he cannot remember 70–80% of his day, he chooses to push himself for his wife and daughter.
In 1968, Edward Veaudry was drafted to the US ARMY and during his service he transported over 400 deceased GI’s to Saigon where they were taken home to US soil.
Alzo Slade participates in an “Emotional Emancipation Circle,” an Afrocentric support group created by the Community Healing Network and the Association of Black Psychologists. It’s a safe space for Black people to share personal experiences with racism and to process racial trauma.
In this powerful TEDx Talk, Self Love Educator Denise Francis speaks on the relationship between Black Women, Self-love, and Mental health. She aims to bridge the gap to heal Black women from the trans-generational trauma that the “Strong Black Woman” trope has silenced.
Dr. Bernie Siegel speaks on the Art of Healing in Simsbury CT.
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