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An international center for the study of social therapeutics and performance activism — bringing human and community development to the forefront of culture change and social transformation, and promoting alternative and radically humanizing approaches to psychology, education and community building.
A Hub for Social Activists —
The Overweight Brain
Now in Spanish!
Faculty Majo Castrillo & Associate Miguel Cortes led the study & translation of Holzman’s paean to “non-knowing growing.” Available (free) via Taos Institute Worldshare Books.
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FEATURED CONVERSATION—
Suffering, Victimization
& the Tyranny of Trauma
In this fascinating conversation, public philosopher, author & activist Báyò Akómoláfé embarks on a “Meandering Search for Method” with developmentalist Lois Holzman – bringing his transjective/transversal framework of trauma into play with Holzman’s practical-critical engagement of scientific psychology. Hosted by Janet Wootten.