Art and Trauma: Creativity As a Resiliency & Healing Factor I have long believed that all of the creative arts are healing. I was drawn to music because it made me feel good, first just listening, then learning to play the drums and then performing in rock bands. Later in life, learning … [Read more...] about Art and Trauma: Creativity As a Resiliency & Healing Factor
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A Safe Place For Men
Each day from Thanksgiving until Christmas, hear the voices of male survivors of childhood, adolescent or adult sexual abuse share their stories of hurt, pain, joy and triumph as they heal from the aftermath of betrayal and trauma. You are not alone. … [Read more...] about A Safe Place For Men
The Surviving Spirit Newsletter November 2020
Hi Folks, The latest edition of the Surviving Spirit Newsletter is posted at the website - http://newsletters.survivingspirit.com/index.php or PDF - http://newsletters.survivingspirit.com/pdfs/2020-11-The_Surviving_Spirit_Newsletter_November_2020.pdf To sign up for an e-mail copy, please … [Read more...] about The Surviving Spirit Newsletter November 2020
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) Pod cast 10-22-20
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
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