Episode 9 | Gun Violence, Mass Shootings, and Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness

A conversation with Shelly Tygielski. This episode's guest is Shelly Tygielski, a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher, who's also deeply involved in offering trauma-informed mindfulness programs to communities who have been affected by gun violence and mass shootings in the US. In their conversation, David and Shelly discuss what Shelly’s learned in creating trauma-sensitive environments for those impacted by gun violence; What it means to be a “mindful first responder” and how to responsibly promote self-care; And the connection between mindfulness and social justice, specifically anti-gun violence organizing.