I was grateful to contribute to a collection of writings by therapists who are exploring the connections between social justice, healing, and somatics. In my piece, I share reflections from ten years of facilitating a weekly trauma‑and‑healing group with men from the San Quentin community—work grounded in resilience, relationship, and the powerful impact of collective care.

 

In this writing, I look at how trauma, accountability, embodiment, and relational presence show up in a shared healing space, and how our experiences are shaped not only by personal histories but also by social context, power, and belonging. My contribution speaks to my ongoing commitment to somatic psychotherapy that honors both individual and collective healing.