We Can Heal From Trauma
We Can Heal From Trauma
 

our conversations heal

 

Listen to Te’Corey Anderson, a Community Health Worker Peer/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy graduate of the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, share her trauma-healing journey. Special thanks to Dr. Monica Harmon and Drexel University Community Wellness HUB for being a part of her journey.

Listen to Thomas Hunter, a Community Health Worker Peer/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy graduate of the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, share his trauma-healing journey. Special thanks to Dr. Erica Harris and Einstein Medical Center for being a part of his journey.

Listen to Max Lapsley, a Community Health Worker Peer/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy graduate of the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, share his trauma-healing journey. Special thanks to Dr. Mario Cruz and Philly FIGHT for being a part of his journey.

 
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Trauma—from violence, poverty, abuse, oppression, incarceration and more—hurts our bodies, communities and peace of mind.

But we can heal.

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HEAL AND HELP HEAL.

We want to feel better. To exhale. To let go of the weight from the past and thrive in the future.
But healing doesn’t look the same for all of us.

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THE CONVERSATION IS WIDE OPEN.

#OurWordsHeal

News headlines focus on statistics and our struggle. Stories may tell how we’re surviving, but not enough show how we’re healing to thrive.

That’s because too often we’re not doing the talking. We’re talked about, not with.

We’re asking you to join us in changing this narrative. To break the stigma for those who hurt in silence. To speak our truth for healers who seek insight. To share stories that heal ourselves and our community.

"I won't listen to nobody about trauma if they've never been through anything traumatic." —Khyle

Tell us your
#HealingBecause stories.

Share testimonials, photos or videos about why you’re healing using #HealingBecause.

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We are tired of seeing our children and communities traumatized by senseless violence. We need peace not guns. Take a stand with us and Council Member Kenyatta Johnson tomorrow (Wednesday, June 30) afternoon at Wharton Square Park, 23rd and Reed St
Meet Jenia: The founder of Furtick Farms believes “By growing our food we grow our community!” Learn more about Jenia at our Black Social Ventures Advancing Trauma Healing virtual event tomorrow! Registration link in bio! . . . . #blackli
Meet Steven: Visionary, Entrepreneur, Friend. Tap in with Yoga4Philly founder @stevenjbrice for the Black Social Ventures Advancing Trauma Healing Virtual Event this Thursday. Registration Link in Bio! . . . . . #BlackLivesMatter #BlackHealth #Black
Meet Nicole: Purpose Driven. Encouragement Enthusiast. Relationship Builder. Register for next week's webinar to hear It Starts with Me LLC and Hey Auntie! founder, @nicoleebone discuss how her personal healing journey has played into her various e
Meet Marvin: Dope Black therapist. Radical educator. Ever-evolving human. Register for next week's webinar to hear @melanatedsocialwork's cofounder, @mtoliver_lcsw describe what healing through social ventures looks like under a capitalist system.
On Thursday, June 24, join @mtoliver_lcsw, @nicoleebone, @stevenjbrice and @furtick_farms, four Philly-based Black entrepreneurs, as they discuss how they have uplifted their communities and themselves through their various, healing social ventures.
Trauma can hurt our bodies, minds and spirits. Organizations like @yoga4philly, @cityfitgirls, and @landbasedjawns are reclaiming our right to heal through community health and wellness. OUR WORDS HEAL is amplifying the efforts of @gethealthyphilly
When you practice self-care, self-love and community-pride, you protest forces designed to make and keep us unhealthy. OUR WORDS HEAL is amplifying the efforts of @gethealthyphilly and community partners to promote health justice through trauma hea
Trauma healing means safer communities. Philadelphia organizations, like @emirhealingcntr and @mothersincharge_phil have been there for our families not only after a tragic loss, but way before. And for the long haul. OUR WORDS HEAL is amplifying t
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“We know wherever we are, our job is to occupy a space of healing.”

— Jose Ferran