Residential School Resilience Part 1
Residential School Resilience Part 1

Empathetic Witness

Angelina Pratt discusses her journey from residential school to trauma recovery and advocacy, interviewed by her husband Alan Pratt.

CompassionateInformativeThought-provokingRawEngaging

1:06:24•28 Jul 2021

RSS Feed

About this podcast

Empathetic Witness

Angelina Pratt

The podcast is a personal invitation to a conversation on addictions. The format is one of compassionate Inquiry. Compassionate inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician who specializes in trauma and addictions. Who is the target audience? A person who struggles with addictions, or who knows someone who battles with drugs, alcohol, eating, shopping, over working, pornography, even iPhone, usage, how to curb your addiction, how to manage your addiction, and how to get rid of it completely. Also, someone who works in the field of addictions. In this podcast you will hear important new perspective on addictions. I will give you content that will keep you interested and coming back for more. We will interview experts, reveal stories and success in addictions. We will give you tips to handle your addiction or to address the addictions of others. I invite you to listen to the podcast Empathetic Witness. Do you sometimes unintentionally overhear other people's conversations? We designed the podcasts like we are eavesdropping on a private conversation. It is unassuming, but direct. The interviewer’s questions anticipate what you, the listener may want expanded and clarified. We delve deeply into different types of addictions, alcohol, work, smoking, eating, shopping, sex, etc. the guests are selected for their expertise and reputation on the subject of addiction. Your host is Angelina Pratt… over 25 years experience on addictions. The first episode looks at the impact of colonization on how we view addictions, by the language we use, our attitudes, and our behavior. Once we can understand how colonization has impacted our Indigenous worldview, we can look at addictions more effectively. It is a journey. A healing journey that begins within a conversation, and we can begin the process of decolonizing. The podcasts future episodes will explore how trauma impacts and creates addiction. Some of the subjects we will be discussing are; • What is addiction • Residential School • 60s scoop • Adult children of alcoholics • Adoption • Abandonment • Survivor's Guilt • Child Welfare • Harm Reduction • Judicial system • Loss of culture and language • Global Pandemic 2020 • Solutions to addiction

Emotional HealthPersonal GrowthSexual TraumaSexualityHealing

Episodes: 49

View Podcast Visit External Site

Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Angelina Pratt's Journey: From Residential School to Healing and Advocacy

“You know, if you're a young person, say a lot of the residential school survivors, their experience in the mission and residential school is that they feel undervalued, they feel not good enough, they feel less than, and that is a direct result from trauma.”

Imagine growing up in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, and navigating the harrowing experience of residential school. In this compelling episode of 'Empathetic Witness', host Angelina Pratt opens up about her own childhood and the path she took towards healing and advocacy.

Interviewed by her husband Alan Pratt, a lawyer for First Nations, Angelina shares raw and honest reflections on her time in residential school, the divisions between juniors and seniors, and the profound impact these institutions have had on First Nations communities. The conversation goes beyond personal anecdotes, delving into broader issues like the recent discovery of unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Angelina emphasizes the importance of recognizing trauma as a root cause of addiction and advocates for harm reduction approaches in addiction treatment. Her resilience and positive outlook offer a beacon of hope for those who have experienced similar traumas. Whether you're interested in understanding the historical and ongoing impacts of residential schools or seeking inspiration from someone who has turned personal pain into a mission for wellness and reconciliation, this episode is a must-listen.

Angelina's story is not just about survival; it's about transforming adversity into a force for change and healing.

PreviousDiscussing The Neuroscience Of Trauma And Resilience

NextResidential School Resilience Part 2