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Wisdom circle – Healing trauma in community
Based on the work of renowned physician Gabor Maté, who has extensively explored addiction and the healing of trauma, we can better understand the roots of individual suffering. Maté explains that addictive and self-harming behaviors often stem from unresolved trauma and are attempts to cope with pain that was never properly acknowledged or nurtured, often beginning in early childhood.
Most of his methods focus on helping patients uncover and acknowledge what happened to them, as well as the lack of care or support they may have experienced. While his work primarily centers on individual healing, I would like to invite reflection on a broader question: how can community, particularly communities striving to embody matriarchal principles, be a space for healing individual as well as collective trauma?
This perspective invites us to see trauma healing not just as a personal journey through therapy, but also as something that can be supported by the dynamics of a community. Gabor Maté has identified isolation as one of the main reasons why individual have a hard time healing their trauma and looking for help. Communities can create a space where healing becomes more accessible, especially in today’s context, where disconnection makes the process even more challenging.
Materials to watch: Interview with Gabor Maté from 6:50 until 25:30 min
Optional material to listen if you want to go deeper on the subject:
The oldest trauma podcast episode by Subject to Power
Questions to reflect on:
- Can you share an experience where being part of a community helped you heal or cope with a personal trauma?
- Traumatized individuals often feel isolated and alone in their experiences. How can a community create a safe space that allows them to connect and feel supported?
Links: Gabor Maté’s website
Logistics:
Date: 31st January from 6pm 30 until 9pm 30
Location: Chania
What to bring?
- Some food you would like to share with the group, please share if possible on the telegram group what you plan to bring.
Please confirm your presence by sending an email to: councilformatriarchalarts@gmail.com
Facilitator and hostess for the evening: Audrey