Healing from within:

This project was created to chronicle one community s effort to stem the tide of alcohol abuse and address issues of trauma that had plagued the community many years despite services. It is the story of a group of people who came together despite differences to form a team of service providers that would begin a journey of healing for themselves and the community. The results are slowly coming to fruition, but indicate less drinking, less tolerance for abusiveness, and a healthier lifestyle. Although the journey is not ended there are many more indications to show that the community is taking responsibility for their problems. The team members have also chosen a healthier lifestyle maintaining sobriety, eating healthier, and exercising regularly.

Autorentext

Violet Burnham lives in Kaltag, Alaska on the Yukon River where she was born and raised. A counselor for twenty-one years, she served her Native people of the region. Committed to community change & wellness, she is the founding member of the Kaltag Wellness Team.

Klappentext

This project was created to chronicle one community s effort to stem the tide of alcohol abuse and address issues of trauma that had plagued the community many years despite services. It is the story of a group of people who came together despite differences to form a team of service providers that would begin a journey of healing for themselves and the community. The results are slowly coming to fruition, but indicate less drinking, less tolerance for abusiveness, and a healthier lifestyle. Although the journey is not ended there are many more indications to show that the community is taking responsibility for their problems. The team members have also chosen a healthier lifestyle maintaining sobriety, eating healthier, and exercising regularly.