[Viva] Aboriginal Group: 10 Week Trauma Group: Pathways to the Present - Transforming Trauma

Tue Jan 13 14:47:04 PST 2015

I would also be up for that.  I think as Poz women there is an element of Post Traumatic Stress for all of us. Where we were once the givers of life now we are in the position of being takers of life or feel that we can't have children etc.  Just my thoughts. Kristin is an awesome resource. In the realm of a short workshop it could be put out there the definition of PTSD and the very many shapes it takes in people's lives.

~~~~~~~~ Char

> On Jan 13, 2015, at 1:52 PM, Denise Becker <dbecker106 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I like the idea very much too. There is a great area of study called Post Traumatic Growth and the problems that be encountered for people who are stigmatized or unable to tell their stories.  I want to do a simple panel discussion on it at the Gathering this year but see it as a future World AIDS Conference discussion.
> 
> What do you think?
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>> On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 9:44 AM, anne bonner <thewoodbuffalo at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I would love to do a trauma workshop.  Well I don't know if 'love' is the right word, because it sort of sounds awful and terrifying, but I think that would be great.  I spoke with a woman from AVI (Kristin?) who does workshops, and she said to just tell her what we want and they can make it happen.  This is totally possible!  I think it would be great if it were an ongoing thing, like for a few weeks, because a short workshop wouldn't be very good for people, you need some aftercare.  
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>>> On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 8:40 AM, Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
>>> Wonderful!  If I were an aboriginal woman I would attend for sure. 
>>> 
>>> I wonder if the same model could be used and a group of African women be supported in the same way? I’m thinking of women I know who have lived through political violence, abuse, aggression, and our amazing immigration system. 
>>> 
>>> I am neither and yet feel the effects of trauma on my own incredibly simple stable life. If there is any way that we can persuade the powers that be to extend their arms… Margarite is this something that you could do?  do you want help?  Love  -peg
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>>>> On Jan 12, 2015, at 4:48 PM, Margarite Sanchez <margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>>> From: Homer, Julia [VC] <Julia.Homer at vch.ca>
>>>> Date: Mon, Jan 12, 2015 at 2:32 PM
>>>> Subject: FW: Aboriginal Group: 10 Week Trauma Group: Pathways to the Present - Transforming Trauma
>>>> To: "margaritesanchez at gmail.com" <margaritesanchez at gmail.com>
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Margarite,
>>>> 
>>>> Happy New Year! For anyone you know that my be interested.....
>>>> 
>>>> Julia
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Subject: Aboriginal Group:  10 Week Trauma Group: Pathways to the Present - Transforming Trauma
>>>> 
>>>> This group is co-facilitated by an Elder and the Aboriginal counselors at DCHC – it is amazingly powerful and a very safe venue for Aboriginal people (only) to start exploring their trauma.  Participants need to be clear headed to attend, but do not need to be abstinent in their lifestyle.
>>>> 
>>>> Monika
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Monika Stein
>>>> Manager
>>>> Downtown Community Health Clinic
>>>> 569 Powell Street, Vancouver V6A 1G8
>>>> Vancouver Coastal Health
>>>> 604-722-6923
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: Gurney, Sheryl [VC]
>>>> Sent: 05 January, 2015 4:49 PM
>>>> Subject: 10 Week Trauma Group: Pathways to the Present - Transforming Trauma
>>>> 
>>>> Hi, please post and/or distribute to those who may be interested – thank you ☺
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Pathways to the Present:
>>>> Transforming Trauma
>>>> 
>>>> An intergenerational, historical, culturally-relevant group for processing trauma.
>>>> Our Elder will share cultural teachings and lead ceremonies to support recovery from trauma.
>>>> Learn to cope with triggers and flashbacks.
>>>> Learn how past trauma influences current behavior and well-being.
>>>> 
>>>> For Aboriginal Adults
>>>> Suite 288 – 2750 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver
>>>> 
>>>> 10 weeks from January 20th to March 24th
>>>> Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
>>>> 
>>>> Please call as soon as possible to register by January 16th
>>>> @ 604-675-2551 (ext 0)
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sheryl Gurney, Receptionist
>>>> Aboriginal Wellness Program
>>>> V a n c o u v e r   C o a s t a l   H e a l t h
>>>> Suite 288 - 2750 East Hastings Street, Vancouver B.C. V5K 1Z9
>>>> Tel: 604-675-2551 (ext 0)  Fax: 604-675-2552
>>>> sheryl.gurney at vch.ca<mailto:sheryl.gurney at vch.ca>
>>>> 
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>>> “I have been and still am a seeker,
>>> but I have ceased to question stars and books;
>>> I have begun to listen to the teachings
>>> My blood whispers to me.”
>>> - Herman Hesse
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