Conversations on healing: understanding trauma to heal collective grief
Michelle Johnson is a social justice activist and licensed clinical social worker. She is a trainer for the organization Dismantling Racism, as well as an intuitive healer. In her latest book, Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief, Michelle focuses on the effect that trauma can have on both the mind and body. By doing so, she helps people understand how power and privilege can play out in one’s life. Michelle also explores the effects of oppression and what this can do to the energy body.
In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Michelle about the collective grief experienced by people and how this can be linked to cultural trauma. She shares ways people can work through grief by tapping into their spirituality and focusing on breath and meditation. Michelle also explains how her work as a therapist has allowed her to embrace empathy and create space to heal from trauma. Michelle shares what healing means to her and the importance of yoga to connect with our inherent wholeness.
Show Notes:
Check out the Finding Refuge Podcast here
Michelle’s book, Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief
Read Skill in Action here
Learn more at Michelle’s website: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/
This podcast was created by Integrative Touch, which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™ Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost.