Discovering “Trauma Wisdom”: Workshop with Dr. Theresa Southam By: Theresa Southam Fielding ISI Fellow Dr. Theresa Southam invites educators, practitioners, and community leaders to an interactive workshop inspired by her newly released book, Transforming Trauma through Social Change: A Guide for Educators. Rooted in her extensive research and experience, this session will introduce participants to the concept of “trauma wisdom”—a form of insight that emerges as individuals and communities collectively resist and recover from trauma. Through the liberating structure known as the “9 Whys,” salon attendees will engage in paired storytelling exercises designed to uncover the deeper narratives that often [...]

Ethnography Salon: Excavating Stories of Community Trauma for the Greater Good with Theresa Southam, PhD, Author and Educator Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7-8:30 A.M. PT Zoom Link: Meeting ID: 513 473 250 – https://fielding-edu.zoom.us/j/513473250 Transforming Trauma Through Social Change In this workshop, associated with her new book, Transforming Trauma through Social Change – A Guide for Educators, Dr. Theresa Southam will guide participants in accessing "trauma wisdom." This wisdom evolves as individuals and communities engage in the ongoing process of resistance. Using a liberating structure called "9 Whys," we will explore which stories emerge and which do not [...]

Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad, Ed.D. Fielding Graduate University proudly celebrates Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad, Ed.D. (Leadership for Change, '21), for her remarkable contributions as a keynote speaker at the 6th International Women’s Conference on Mental Health and Spirituality in Paris, France. Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad was the only speaker selected to receive a special award recognizing the excellence of her presentation. During the conference, she also took the opportunity to honor Dr. Marie Fielder and the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Education alongside Dr. Taylor and Dr. Henderson. Reflecting on her experience, Dr. Muhlhauser-Tingblad shared: "I am finding it impossible to [...]