Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) Pod cast - https://www.blogtalkradio.com/naasca/2020/10/22/stop-child-abuse-now-scan--2513 "Tonight's special guest is Michael Skinner, a returning NAASCA family member from New Hampshire. Michael is an award-winning advocate survivor. Michael's … [Read more...] about Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) Pod cast 10-22-20
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Mike Skinner Podcast Interview With Brave and Unbroken
Mike so graciously agreed to join Pennie Saum on the Brave and Unbroken Project's podcast, sharing his story and showing how its possible to survive out loud. Brave and Unbroken Podcast - Mike Skinner - Child Abuse Survivor vs. Mentally Ill Labels Mike Skinner is a musician, advocate, … [Read more...] about Mike Skinner Podcast Interview With Brave and Unbroken
D J Jaffe and A Culture of Fear by Michael Skinner
Dear Pete, I read your blog post, “Influential Critic D. J. Jaffe Has Died: Remembered As “Bomb Thrower” Who Demanded Mental Illness Reforms” and thought of how he has done so much to hurt those of us labeled “mentally ill”. You considered him a friend, he was anything but for those of … [Read more...] about D J Jaffe and A Culture of Fear by Michael Skinner
The implicit bias of, “Mental Illness” and “mentally ill”, a lexicon of hurt.
How can we heal from the implicit bias of “Mental Illness” and “mentally ill”? I hear these words and it sounds like fingernails scraping down the chalkboard. “The stain of dehumanization colors the mind, body and spirit and it is not so easily washed away.” - Michael Skinner Recently I … [Read more...] about The implicit bias of, “Mental Illness” and “mentally ill”, a lexicon of hurt.
Unity Radio – Talking Wellness – special guest Michael Skinner
Unity Radio WUTY 97.9FM Worcester, MA ALL NEW Talking Wellness with Mike MacInnis. Today's special guest is Michael Skinner I'm particularly proud and happy about yesterday's "Talking Wellness" episode. Michael Skinner was a trailblazer in trauma informed peer support work, getting it done before … [Read more...] about Unity Radio – Talking Wellness – special guest Michael Skinner
Exposed – The Arc of Trauma and Abuse
Exposed [originally titled Daughter of God] is a 2016 American thriller film, written and directed by Gee Malik Linton [credited as Declan Dale], at his directorial debut. The film stars Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Christopher McDonald, Big Daddy Kane, and Mira Sorvino. While perusing … [Read more...] about Exposed – The Arc of Trauma and Abuse