In episode 12, “Megan Durham on Empowerment, Voice and Choice,” co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz chat with Megan Durham of Respire Vocal Wellness about empowerment, voice and choice as a key principle of trauma-informed voice care. Megan led somatic practices around the concepts of dignity, humility and consent which were inspired by the work of Kai Cheng Thom, who is a Writer, Somatic Coach, and Loving Justice Activist.
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References
Durham, M. (2023). Singing in Co-Harmony: An Introduction to Trauma Informed Voice Care. Journal of Singing, 79(3), 369-378.
Martin, B. (2022). The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). SAMHSA's concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach.
