“Working on my book about refugees, I learned a great deal about trauma and recover, and with the help of the people I spoke with developed what I called "a healing package of treatments." These treatments could be medical interventions from Western doctors, traditional medicines from the refugee's culture of origin, or basic pleasures. For example, a common healing package for a refugee family included going to city parks, cooking foods from their homelands, and meeting people who spoke their language. All of us can create our own healing packages by thinking about that which makes us feel healthy, calm, and happy. We can write our own prescriptions for health that include nutrition and exercise, relationships, things we enjoy, and gratitude.”
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Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age
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Mary Pipher
Mary Pipher is an American psychologist known for her in-depth research on adolescent mental health. Her books, such as 'Reviving Ophelia' and 'Reading Mother Goose', delve into the psychological world and growth experiences of adolescents. more
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