Trauma, Learning, and Social Change with Theresa Southam - EP 53

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Theresa Southam about her book Transforming Trauma Through Social Change: A Guide for Educators. Theresa shares how educators, facilitators, and leaders—whether in post-secondary, corporate, or nonprofit settings—can play a role in driving social change and supporting healing through the learning experiences they create inside and outside the classroom. Beth and Theresa also talk about: Integrating community and social change work into educational settings Gabor Maté's idea of trauma and moral injury as a "big tent" that includes a wide range of experiences The importance of devising choice in learning The concept of accountable spaces and how they differ from safe and brave spaces Engage with Theresa Southam Website: https://www.southam.space/ Substack: https://substack.com/@socialchangeeducation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-southam-phd-57702018/  Links From the Episode Gabor Maté Judith Herman Bessel van der Kolk Lee Reid Briony Penn Virgil Seymour, Sinixt - Colville Confederated Tribes and Sinixt Confederacy David Kolb Cher Hill, Simon Fraser University Brianna Strumm, University of the Fraser Valley Amea Wilbur, University of the Fraser Valley Stó:lō Nation Jack Mezirow Matty Hillman, Selkirk College Note: Theresa's book is dedicated to social change. The following are some of the groups that will carry out the work described in the book's chapters. The author's proceeds will be shared between the ICRC (Inchelium Cultural Resource Center), Stqeeye’ Learning Society, Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, OneVoice Canada, and Nelson and District Hospice Society Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

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