Childhood Traumatic Events and the Aftermath

July 6th, 2021 How Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers Can Recognize Signs of Trauma, Re-imagine their Responses, and Provide Support to Children/Youth in a Loving Manner I’ve often loved this question “What happened to you?” rather than “Why are you behaving this way?” or “What’s wrong with you?” I think the first question supports a deeper, … Read more

Journaling with Audre Lorde

A lil’ sumn sumn to help with journal exercises. (*This is a snippet from my journal entry this morning) I use this questionnaire that Divya Victor adapted from Audre Lorde’s Cancer Journals as a journal prompt on a regular basis. Whenever I feel stuck. Whenever I want to stir up new ideas and discover new … Read more

Reiki and Decolonized Healing

Here are a few of my notes about reiki that I want to share with you. If you have more questions about reiki and decolonized healing please email me at valencia@radicalwell-beingcenter.com Notes on Reiki: Reiki is healing energy gifted to us by the universe. All of us. Healing is our birthright. Our oppressive systems have … Read more