Trauma Trails
The Transgenerational Effects of Trauma in Indigenous Australia
$33.68
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
19 August 2002
Summary
Providing a startling answer to the questions of how to solve the problems of generational trauma, Trauma Trails moves beyond the rhetoric of victimhood, and provides inspiration for anyone concerned about Indigenous and Non-Indigenous communities today.
Beginning with issues of colonial dispossession, Judy Atkinson also sensitively deals with trauma caused by abuse, alcoholism, and drug dependency. Sharing their stories, contributors also demonstrate the Aboriginal gift to the nation…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781876756222 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1876756225 |
| Author: | Judy Atkinson |
| Publisher: | Spinifex Press |
| Imprint: | Spinifex Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 19 August 2002 |
| Weight: | 417g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 150mm x 225mm |
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Critics Review
“What Trauma Trails ultimately offers is a pathway to healing through the listening to, and telling of, stories that is based in Indigenous cultural and spiritual practices (the We-Ali program). This book speaks to the wisdom of the elders, to the incredible strength of Indigenous peoples, and to the enduring power of women.” Ambelin Kwaymullina, Australian Women Writers
Judy Atkinson
Judy Atkinson is an Aboriginal woman of Bundjalung descent, with Celtic and German heritage. She is an Emeritus Professor whose academic work has focused on trauma recovery, particularly intergenerational trauma and healing, and on violence and abuse in Aboriginal communities. She has worked extensively in community development and healing programs with Aboriginal people across Australia. Her research and practice are deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledges and perspectives, contributing significantly to the understanding and addressing of the complex issues facing Aboriginal peoples. She is a respected author and advocate for social justice and healing for First Nations people.
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