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Weave & Cleave

Weave & Cleave

By: The Faithful City
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 What happens when people commit to a trauma-informed lifestyle? Perspectives and responses shift, behaviors and actions change. Multi-ethnic groups are woven together, cleaving to each other with resilience and a healthy sense of being and belonging. Join Dr. Sanghoon Yoo, founder of The Faithful City and leader of the AZ Trauma-Informed Faith Coalition, and co-host Michelle Stiffler, writer and owner of Sincerity Method, as they discuss all things faith, science, and resilience.Copyright The Faithful City Science Social Sciences
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    To find April's books, or to connect with her further, go to her author site: https://aprilyamasaki.com/about/
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    For more about trainings at Crisis Care International: crisiscareinternational.org/events

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