SESSION 8: The Fifth Foundational Focus: Establish Ongoing Opportunities for Residents to Heal Their Traumas
PRESENTERS: Bob Doppelt, ITRC Coordinator; and Elaine Miller-Karas, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation, the Trauma Resource Institute; and Dr. Ken Thompson, Visible Hands Collaborative
PROGRAM:
Key elements of the individual and community trauma healing process.
Different types of age and culturally appropriate group and community-based healing opportunities: Healing Circles, Integrative Community Therapy; somatic healing; expressive therapies (art, music, dance, writing); mindfulness; spirituality; nature-based and animal healing; and others.
The importance of holding regular memorial events in the community.
The important role of individualized clinical therapy and mental health services.
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