Thoughts to share - “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” - Caroline Myss “But one thing for sure, if you do not address your trauma, it will undress you.” - Sharon Wise “We can't always choose the music life plays for … [Read more...] about Thoughts to share & Compassion for yourself
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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.
The Surviving Spirit Newsletter April 2020
Healing the Heart Through the Creative Arts, Education & Advocacy Hope, Healing & Help for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars”. Kahlil Gibran The Surviving Spirit Newsletter April … [Read more...] about The Surviving Spirit Newsletter April 2020
“Pirates”, A song and some thoughts on overcoming adversity
Hey folks, A song of mine and some thoughts on overcoming adversity. Pirates - Live at the River Ledge Take care, Michael https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us6ucfwRAtA … [Read more...] about “Pirates”, A song and some thoughts on overcoming adversity
The Surviving Spirit Newsletter March 2019
Healing the Heart Through the Creative Arts, Education & Advocacy Hope, Healing & Help for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars”. Kahlil Gibran The Surviving Spirit Newsletter March … [Read more...] about The Surviving Spirit Newsletter March 2019
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
