Make Art
Podcast
A podcast in partnership with the Center for Strength, hosted by Evan Forster, centered around recovery after mass violence incidents and trauma recovery. Our hope is that listeners recognize that recovery after Mass Violence looks different for everyone, and to highlight different ways that helpers can help impacted communities. Guests include those impacted by Mass Violence and people working within these communities.
We focus on the diverse methods of trauma recovery, sharing stories, celebrating victories within our community, and highlighting importance of peer connections.
Simi Basu, STEM School teacher and parent during the shooting in May of 2019, speaks about the impact of her Indian culture on trauma recovery.
Simi highlights the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the impact of a traumatic event on herself and her family rather than the cultural norm of ignoring mental health.
Simi elaborates on her development of a new reality, her acceptance of being misunderstood, in finding new social groups and support systems, as well as the impact of cultural competence among providers such as therapists.
Simi is passionate about speaking the unspoken, and helping others recognize that they are not alone in their journey in trauma recovery.