Fifth Element Book Club: Decolonizing Trauma Work
- Jodene Hager, LMT, MBA
- 20 hours ago
- 1 min read
On Monday, May 4, 2026, we will meet to discuss Decolonizing Trauma Work by Renee Linklater. This book reframes trauma healing through Indigenous, community‑based, and land‑centered approaches that challenge the dominance of Western clinical models.
Rethinking Trauma Through a Decolonial Lens
Linklater argues that trauma cannot be separated from colonial violence, displacement, and systemic oppression. Healing, therefore, must be rooted in cultural reclamation, community connection, and collective liberation. This perspective expands our understanding of trauma beyond the individual and into the social and historical.
Community‑Centered Healing
A key theme in Linklater’s work is the power of community‑based practices. She highlights how ceremony, storytelling, and land‑based traditions support healing in ways that clinical frameworks often overlook. Our discussion will explore how these approaches can inform our work as leaders, practitioners, and community members.
Justice‑Aligned Leadership
For those in positions of influence—whether in business, education, or community organizing—Linklater’s insights offer a roadmap for creating spaces that honor cultural knowledge and resist assimilationist norms. We’ll reflect on what it means to build systems that support true healing rather than replicate harm.
A Collective Exploration
The Fifth Element Book Club is a space for shared inquiry. As we read Decolonizing Trauma Work, we’ll consider how decolonial healing practices can shape our personal and professional lives.
Join us on May 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST.
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