Research establishes self-care as a critical component of good health and well-being. And yet, missing from the dominant discourse is attention to the systemic and institutional circumstances that inhibit us from experiencing holistic wellness, especially those with lived experiences characterized by trauma. Honoring our humanity and reaching our full potential, individually and as a community, relies on collective and self-care because one helps realize the other.
Our May 2023 CTIPP CAN call honors Mental Health Awareness Month with a discussion on collective and self-care for trauma-informed advocates as we work to transform systematic and societal change.