Nikima is a board-certified nurse practitioner with 15+ years as an emergency room nurse, training in critical care, disaster, and emergency response, a survivor of the Lahaina wildfires on Maui, and proudly of Kanyen’kehá:ka heritage. She is on a journey of relearning her culture and traditions. Guided by her ancestry, she is reconnecting with family, friends, and community members while honoring the wisdom of her ancestors. She understands that she will never fully grasp everything, but she is committed to being a lifelong learner and a warrior in this path of growth and healing. "Behind me are all my ancestors giving me strength."
Stephen is a vital part of this journey. A psychiatric genetic epidemiologist and neurobiologist, he brings his expertise in mental health and resilience to our community efforts. Stephen supports the mission of Cultivating Resilience by collaborating on initiatives that promote understanding and healing. His insights enhance our shared space and help us reach more individuals who are navigating their own paths of recovery. He is a strong advocate for all of us here.
Cultivating Resilience was founded by a Kanien'kehá:ka woman and healer, rooted in her own personal journey navigating the complexities of trauma through the healing power of community, spirituality, and cultural reconnection. With a background in health care, public health, and community organization, she recognized the vital role that community and cultural reconnection can play in times of crisis.
Her personal and professional experiences exposed the barriers and social determinants of health that contribute to the health disparities faced by vulnerable populations. This understanding inspired the creation of Cultivating Resilience, a platform dedicated to fostering healing, connection, and empowerment within our communities.
This platform was created to honor healing and acknowledge the broader struggles faced by vulnerable communities and individuals grappling with various forms of trauma. We strive to provide valuable resources to these vulnerable communities and to create a safe space for people to share their voices and stories. Our community is free of judgement with the sole purpose to improve the quality of health in our communities, and to provide educational resources to communities that might be overlooked or missed due to these social determinants of health.
In this space, we acknowledge ongoing struggles, a need for healing as individuals and as a collective, and we aim to integrate discussions on cultivating resilience through healing in culturally sensitive and safe ways.
Our mission at Cultivating Resilience is to empower individuals and communities by providing tools, resources, and education to cultivate resilience, ultimately fostering growth on both a personal and community-wide level. We believe that resilience is a learned skill, developed through consistent actions, thoughts, and behaviors. With a focus on community support and mutual aid, we are here to provide resources and guidance every step of the way.
We draw from our diverse experiences as clinicians, survivors, scientists, community members, and public health educators to offer insights and public health information that promote growth and healing. Our commitment to resilience extends to trauma survivors, Indigenous communities, and anyone seeking support on their journey to healing and recovery.
Cultivating Resilience envisions a supportive community where every individual feels safe to share their story and heal from trauma. We strive to empower vulnerable communities, fostering connections that promote understanding and compassion across diverse cultures and experiences.
We acknowledge the many barriers and social determinants of health that lead to a lack of access to vital healthcare and other resources that are critical to every individual's healing journey. Our goal is rooted in providing these resources and guiding those in the right direction to receive those services. We aim to foster spiritual growth, healing, and advocate strongly for our vulnerable communities and all those in need of support in times of crisis.
Cultivating Resilience is a community-driven initiative dedicated to fostering healing, support, and growth among individuals from all walks of life. We embrace the richness of our diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued.
In this community, you have the freedom to share your story, seek support, and express yourself without fear of judgment. We encourage you to share anonymously if you wish, and we ask that you include trigger warnings for sensitive content. Our space is about holding each other up, sharing both light and heavy moments, and building resilience together. Whether you come here feeling strong or struggling, know that you are not alone. We are all in this journey together, and as a community we can create a space where everyone finds healing, kindness, and a sense of belonging. Thank you for being part of Cultivating Resilience.
If you're ready to join our awesome team of unpaid superheroes, start here! Just attach your resume—no capes needed (but if you've got one, feel free to wear it!)
Let us know what you want to share and add to the team. Is it a podcast? Help with our website? Maybe you just want to be our vent-session bounce-wall or couch. We will take all the help you're willing to volunteer, because let's face it, I'm just one person with many personalities...not many hands.
If you don't have a resume, don't fear. Just send us a cute cat pic and let us know how you can help.
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