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TamingTrauma
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TamingTrauma is committed to fostering healing, empathy and understanding between those who have caused harm and those who have been harmed.
This week we want to highlight the work of Planting Justice: plantingjustice.org
They honor crime survivors, help people who harmed understand their impact and bridge the divide through horticulture.

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January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We publish stories of trials and trauma so others who feel at their wit's end and alone can be encouraged and know that they aren't. We also publish stories of healing so people can see there's hope and answers to their problem. Perhaps you have your own story to tell. Send to: [email protected]
January 2, 2026 at 7:27 AM
In an effort to promote healing for everyone, we offer you stories from behind prison walls that offer a better idea of what someone striving to rehabilitate themselves looks like. Check out Dean Steinocher on our website.

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December 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Please visit our Healing Stories series on our website. This week we feature the story of Dortell Williams who wrote, "Trauma Robs Us, and Community Restores."
www.tamingtrauma.org/.../what-tra...
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This week, we highlight the work of Community Solutions, a CA-based org focusing on addressing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking issues. Learn more at: communitysolutions.org

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December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
There as dignified ways of enforcing laws, and inhumane ways of enforcing laws. We are pro-social and empathize with folks mistreated and denigrated.
December 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Trauma is a shock that changes our perspective, outlook and worldview. It doesn't tell us we're traumatized, it just is, so read the signs: hypervigilance, avoidance of certain people or circumstances, irritability, depression, isolation...
Learn more through our programs: [email protected].
December 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Always willing to promote partner organizations who help mitigate or prevent trauma, this week we highlight Partners Against Violence in Riverside County. They respond to violence within the family through healing and reconciliation.
www.partnersagainstviolence.org
Nonprofit | Partners Against Violence
Partners Against Violence provides support for Survivors of sexual assault and violent crimes. All of our services are confidential and available at no cost to Survivors, their significant others, and...
www.partnersagainstviolence.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Hello to all. Today we want to highlight a story of healing by Dean Steinocher called, "Value." Visit our website to see Dean's and other stories.
www.tamingtrauma.org/2025/10/25/v...
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
What does it mean to be impulsive? Being reckless, extremely impatient, reactionary, or lacking control. These traits can be character liabilities that keep you from being the best version of yourself. Join our community healing pods and let's grow together. [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
"Trauma conditioning will try to make us forget how smart & skilled we are by yanking us into emotional flashbacks where we feel small, overwhelmed and powerless. -- Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle
December 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Today we want to thank Second Harvest food bank in the Bay Area of CA and others who are staving off the trauma of food insecurity.
www.shfb.org
Home
Help Second Harvest end hunger and support those in need. Join us today to make a real difference in your community, or find food near you.
www.shfb.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
What is the definition of trauma? As a society, we use that word a lot, but trauma has meaning and guides us and warns us. Learn more at [email protected].

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December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today we highlight the wonderful work of Habitat for Humanity. A safe home is one of the essentials to mental and physical health. Please support them!
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Help us create a culture of healing. Tell others about our site. Invite folks to check out our Community Healing Pods. www.tamingtrauma.org/community-healing-pods/
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
For today's word of the day, remember: Break the stigma ... ask for help. Healing is in community. Check out our community healing pods at: tamingtrauma.org/community-healing-pods/
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
We want to uplift our friends at Californians for Safety and Justice. They've helped pass more than 60 bills to end the overuse of incarceration in California. Check them out, and get involved in our broader healing community!
safeandjust.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
With all the chaos and stress these days, we remind you to stop and take a few deep breaths. This is a way to ground yourself and relax so you can function more expediently. Enjoy your week; Taming Trauma cares.

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November 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Today we want to highlight a Story of Healing by Eileen Sanchez-Collins. Look for her in our stories series on our website:
www.tamingtrauma.org/2025/11/18/m...
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Today we have a story of healing by our founder, Dortell Williams. See his story called “Mental Health and Basketball in Prison” on www.tamingtrauma.org.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
🙌Taming Trauma Phrase of the Day: “Discomfort can be your path to healing – face your fears!”

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October 31, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Stories: We learn from them, we create community from them, we repent through them & we heal from them.
This week's featured stories:
Anita: The People You Love Most
Dean: The Pressure
Read now on: www.tamingtrauma.org

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October 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
TAMING TRAUMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS!

Interested in restorative and transformative justice, and helping people work through trauma? Email [email protected] to get plugged into our work. ✨

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October 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎉COMMUNITY HEALING POD!🎉

Taming Trauma is hosting a Community Healing Pod tonight – Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm PST on Zoom!

📩 Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. See you there!

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October 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Volunteer with Taming Trauma!

Taming Trauma seeks the following volunteers:
⭐Technological advisors
⭐Interviewers that can record from laptops
⭐Business consultants
⭐Communications experts

📩 Interested? DM us or comment below!

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October 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM