Heal Historical Trauma

10/12/2020

“Our African people are lost because they were stolen from their land. They will need your help to find their way home. Please, hold a space for them among you and help them find their way back.”

Remembering an Indigenous Elder with Love

09/30/2020

What has been the deepest wound you've got healed from? How did it change your life?

09/26/2020

Historical Trauma, Collective Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma are interchangeable terms used to describe the cumulative emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations, emanating from massive group trauma. (Yellow Horse Brave Heart-Jordan). The new science of epigenetic teaches us that trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next via the physical DNA and environmental factors. We now know that up to 14 generations can be impacted through actual genetics after collective trauma occurs. That is to say, that 2nd and 3rd generation Holocaust survivors may have a change in their DNA resulting in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and other dis-eases due to the impact of the Holocaust which they never physically experienced.

09/21/2020

When a person becomes confident within themselves and prideful about who they are and where they come from, they can find Wellness in spite of adversity. They then have the strength to be fortified as agents for change.

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Friends and Culturalistas, I'm going to be one of the presenters and speakers for Loving Light and Remembrance of Skye's passing anniversary. I'm going to share about "Understanding Trauma and Rethinking the way We as a Community Think about, Engage and Treat Individuals through a Trauma-Informed Lens", Sep 29, 2020 04:00 PM in Arizona.

Click the link to get registered.

Loving Light and Remembrance of Skye's passing anniversary on 09/30/2014: "Understanding Trauma and Rethinking the way We as a Community Think about, Engage and Treat Individuals through a Trauma-Informed Lens Iya Affo, Heal Historical Trauma www.healhistoricaltrauma.com “When a person becomes con...

09/20/2020

In the Andes of Peru, the traditional textiles that the indigenous people wear are not only made and worn for practical reasons, but they also form a crucial part of their cultural identity

Traditionally, the fabric used for these textiles is delicate alpaca, llama and vicuña wool, which is native to the Andean area. This wool is warm and versatile, with the weavers using bright coloured dyes to put their own stamp on their creations.

09/16/2020

Our Historical Trauma Certification is for people serving, leading, advocating, and working for and with diverse populations. Ideal for multicultural families, businesses, and organizations.

Here's a couple of feedback from our participants last August:

"Thank you for your heart, your understanding, and most importantly for sharing your voice and knowledge. It was an honor to sit with you."

Marsha La Verne
Program Director, Family Development Center

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"Great Training! The Presentation unfolded valuable information for me. Many emotions along with many thoughts on how we can be valuable to others in moving forward with more awareness for all cultures and their history!"

Peggy Murray
Parent Resource Coordinator, Marshall Elementary School

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Historical Trauma certification for people serving, leading, advocating & working w/ diverse population. Ideal for multicultural families.

09/15/2020

“Historical Trauma training is pertinent during this time because it is not aggressive or accusatory. Heal Historical Trauma creates a safe space; a talking circle to discuss important historical information that we don’t learn during our academic career. It’s paramount because, during the training, people receive information and have the opportunity to apply it for their own personal evolution as well as in service to the community.”

A total of 110 individuals representing staff, board members and supporters of the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth took part in the first level of “Historical Trauma Special Certification” training held via Zoom on Aug. 20 and 24. The attendees represented a variety of children and famil...

09/05/2020

Our Founder Iya Affo is a Culturalist and Historical Trauma Expert. She earned Western Certification as a Trauma Specialist and is a descendant of a long line of traditional healers from Benin Republic, West Africa. Iya is a Chief in the Village of Ouidah and a High Priestess in the West African Yoruba Tradition. In traditional ceremony she was bestowed the title, Iya, which means Holy Mother and given the name Wekenon- Mother of the Universe.

09/03/2020

"Culture and ethnicity are intertwined with food. Food connects people to their childhood, family, and cultural traditions. With that being said, it's incredibly important that people of color understand that sacrificing their food and culture is not necessary for achieving good health." - Sobia Khan, M.Sc., R.D.

09/03/2020

Does your organization unconsciously operate with a White Supremacy Culture?

I've written an immersive story for Aces Connection tackling this question: https://bit.ly/3lHnt89