Healing Systems

What do we learn when we integrate the perspectives of trauma and systems change? Though the origins may vary widely, trauma is a universal part of the human experience. If systems are made up of people and if people experience trauma, then by extension the systems they are a part of carry trauma as well. This session will explore how trauma shows up as a force to be reckoned with in the systems we are working to shift towards equity and justice and examine collective healing practices to consider in your work. * How can a common language and safe spaces for conversations on trauma and healing add a missing lens to the mainstream discourse about social and environmental problem solving? * Why does healing relationships hold the key to integrating trauma and changing systems? * What do we gain by bringing a trauma-informed lens from the periphery to the mainstream?