sistent across human history has been the importance of community. Safety in numbers against a predator, the sharing of resources, or simply holding space for one another are all integral to our survival. Yet, largely, our individualistic culture places emphasis on...
The Power of Community in Trauma Survivorship
Community care at the micro level:
- Saying hello to a neighbor
- Meal prepping/cooking with a loved one
- Texting a friend
- Carpooling with a friend or colleague
- Checking in with your loved ones
Community care at the macro level:
- Participating in a community garden
- Community clothing swaps
- Group therapy spaces for processing and healing
- Volunteering for a cause you care about
- Community book clubs
- Participating in social activism
The Power of Community in Trauma Survivorship
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