By Victoria Stokes — 2021
It’s no easy road, but experts say trauma can lead to new beginnings.
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This video features a portion of Vanessa German's keynote presentation "Healing through Storiez: An Arts Activism Approach"
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Activism can be a source of healing but may also come at the expense of re-traumatization, burnout, and frustration.
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