Naisa Wong is a professional artisan and story cultivator who is committed to healing and transformation through the intersection of creativity and spirituality. Professionally, Naisa has worked as a director, producer, performer, and creative consultant within theatre, film, and television for the past 14 years. Within ministry, Naisa has served as a worship leader, creative arts and spiritual formation leader. She has also worked with the marginalized in story-telling and creative discovery to aid in individual and communal reconciliation and healing. Answering a call, Naisa will receive her Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction and the Certificate in Trauma and Spiritual Care program from San Francisco Theological Seminary in January 2016.
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The Ecology of Trauma: Resilience in a Post-9/11 Nation
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Some social and trauma theorists believe these issues are directly symptomatic of an undiffused, collective trauma around the event of 9/11 — exacerbated by our post-modern, technocratic society, in which our witness of one another is often relegated by social media personas and devices. The environment is controlled, protected, guarded — a false sense of security that instead perpetuates isolation and disconnection. This raises a question as to where, and whether, we are experiencing integrated and authentic community as we heal.
It is widely acknowledged that supportive and caring community is an absolutely necessity in trauma repair. To be sure, the answer is complex and dynamic. But perhaps on this day of remembrance, rather than re-enacting our dissociative narratives, we can attempt to reimagine and embrace courageously an authentic witness — to continue the work towards a restorative, integrative, and peaceful future.