You Can Heal Intergenerational Trauma | Dr. Thema Bryant | TEDxDelthorneWomen

“Come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I’ll give you rest. This is a call, an invitation, a mandate, a manifesto, and a recipe for those of us who are surviving, struggling, and juggling the wounds of collective trauma."
So begins Dr. Thema Bryant's gorgeous and expansive spoken word piece that answers the essential question: How do we collectively heal and liberate ourselves?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxDelthorneWomen, where x = independently organized TED event.
With our theme, Collective Liberation, TEDxDelthorneWomen centers the voices that are reimagining a new and just society through a liberatory lens. Not just from a space of dismantling tired, old concepts and fighting oppressive views, but implanting fresh seeds rooted in new imaginings, curiosity and right relationship.
TEDxDelthorneWomen was produced, curated and hosted by Sonali Fiske, a Leadership mentor to BIPoC and the host of the radio talkshow, Revolutionary Voices.
Dr. Thema Bryant, psychologist, spoken word artist, and ordained elder, is the president-elect of the American Psychological Association, the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology with more than 120,000 members.
Dr. Thema completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Duke University and her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of Violence Program. She is currently a tenured professor of psychology in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University, where she directs the Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@nakhiagrays1]

"Perhaps you never saw a model or an example of a marginalized person at rest..." That got me...the tears are flowing....

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Yes indeed

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Let's give Dr. Bryant the standing ovation together on all her messages. A great legend of our times. Sealed.

[@dlw8165]

"Don't run from truth, lean in to it"...👈🏾🙏🏽✊🏾

[@shanequaallen5124]

Dr. Thema is a true healer. I am moved every time she speaks! If you have not tuned in to the homecoming podcast, I highly recommend it. Dr. Thema is changing lives with her knowledge, voice and holistic perspective. I’ve never felt more seen by a stranger. 💜

[@chantellcoyour7877]

The book was such a blessing

[@shanequaallen5124]

It truly is.

[@mamasnacker]

I back this up. The podcast is wonderful ❤

[@jdmosaics]

@@mamasnackercan you tell me the Podcast name please ?

[@melissaoconnell5648]

Break Every Chain!!! Break Every Chain!!! Break Every Chain!!! It Is SO and so it IS. Delicious to ~ Breathe Together....at Our Own Pace. What an Embrace You Launch In raising the song, In sitting STILL, In Letting GO - So Rich And Enriching You Are!! I Am RICH and ALL the more so for B~r~e~a~t~h~i~n~g in your MESSAGE. Thank You Dr. Thema Bryant!!!! 🙌👏👏👏🌹🙏

[@gojiberry7201]

Just in my family level, I tried to speak out about childhood molestation (by my brother). My mother screamed at me to shut up. She told me I may be speaking the truth but I was being "unkind." This is why it was passed down generation after generation. SPEAK THE TRUTH

[@cassandrazungu6154]

I hope you don't "shut up" and that you continue to speak your truth even when those around you don't want to hear it. ❤

[@gojiberry7201]

@@cassandrazungu6154Thank you kindly, same to you ♥

[@ParanormalPTSD]

"The first medicine is truth." YES!

[@PenalTalk]

I haven't even finished listening to the talk, and she is nailing it, left and right!

[@jennifercee5584]

I could listen to this wise lady speak forever! This message blessed me and I plan to have it on loop! God bless you, Dr. Thema!!!

[@tfontesantana]

Dr. Thema is like a pray for my ears.

[@amberd5318]

I adore Dr. Thema. ❤ My therapist introduced me to her podcast and she speaks to my tears. Thank you, Dr. Thema 🙏🏽

[@carolgeorge6409]

🙏♥️✝️

[@bbebop30]

I truly do love her.

[@smbfanman]

I love her energy and encouraging nature. Just her mood is enough to pick you up

[@zenawhitworth78]

We need more of this love language in our community.

[@jilliehearth6679]

💕💕💕💕

[@claireruth4809]

especially we Trainers

[@alicenettles93]

Jesus this is good thank you Dr.Thema

[@sonalifiske1193]

Power. Tenderness. Exhilaration. Compassion. This is the revolution. It is everything and more. Thank you for your truth. Thank you for your joy.

[@themabryant]

Thank you!

[@melissaoconnell5648]

1000% Yes!!

[@MyFaith2012]

New subscriber here, found you on Mel Robins podcast, your light, truth is real, healing, is needed for peace, healing, thank you for you Dr. Thema Byrant. May God continue to bless/ heal us all. "lean into truth" "free your heart" ♥ ♥

[@MrWanguie]

Well done Dr. Thema. Your are transforming lives. God bless you abundantly!!!!

[@dr.jonathanbilalabdullahed5113]

Beautiful uplifting words of empowerment and redemption! Thank you Dr. Thema 🙏🏿

[@themabryant]

Much appreciated!

[@Dr.GenXNaturalista]

I am SOOOO quoting her in my dissertation! YES. yes. YAAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!

[@airiannadelaney9272]

"Your Heart Is An Orchestra So Let 4:08 It Sing!!" Absolutely Beautiful Dr. Thema

[@Monica-lh3lp]

She knows her stuff. It's true and no lie.

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Gifted in wisdom, knowledge of God.

[@SusannaBarkatakiYoga]

No words Dr.Thema. My soul is vibrating. ❤

[@themabryant]

Much appreciated.

[@savedChunk98]

Thank you for that speech - I struggle with my Native American / Jamaican anchestors - it really helped me thank you ms. Thema

[@sunflowerlovesbees]

this is beyond amazing, thank you so much!

[@NattolieChilton.Author]

Absolutely brilliant, every souk deserves to be whole! Thank you Dr. Thema! ♡♡♡

[@NattolieChilton.Author]

Free and Healed!!!

[@NattolieChilton.Author]

Free and Healed!!!

[@NattolieChilton.Author]

Free and Healed!!!

[@chantellcoyour7877]

I wish I could like this a 1000 time! Such a blessing 💛

[@MediaTerryAllen]

Amen Sister-friend Thema - Teach Heal and Embrace - Love from Dallas - “Everyone has a purpose because God is a purposeful God.” ― Iyanla Vanzant

[@Iamlearningtolove]

God bless this woman so much! 💖🙏💖

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Yes indeed. Thank you for coming in. Gazellians for you.

[@akwaabab8504]

The best Tedx Talk! Dang!!!!!

[@AndreaJacksonSagredo]

Dr. Thema, your words linger in my mind and soul deeply. Thank you. For your words previously said and the ones yet to come. 💜

[@QueenRissa_34]

I just want a one on one session with Dr. Thema….her working is so healing for so many people!!! I am so glad I found her….🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE YOURSELF

[@tjjohnson1151]

Chills, tears, empowered, and grateful. All the things I felt during this offering, thank you so much for it Dr. Thelma🌻 All is well, and so it is🤌🏾🧿

[@ottabee]

Thank-you so much for your sharing Dr. Thelma, you are MEDICINE! We ALL can be healing MEDICINE.

[@constanceharrison576]

The first medicine is truth ❤👏🏽

[@nadirahcroom1938]

My spirit and soul needed this exactly at this moment!!

[@scarlettarayajory5556]

Damnnn she made me cry!

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

SET BOUNDARIES AND PROTECT YOUR PEACE.

[@Monica-lh3lp]

Powerful. What a blessed healing msgs.

[@MonicaReyes-hs1my]

Dr. Thema Bryant you are everything that is brilliant ! You are absolutely inspiring and totally remarkable! Thank for all that you give , for who you are and for how much you have changed , helped and brought so much truth to this girl right here .. now I can come home to me… 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️‍🩹 God Bless you .

[@asanteali919]

Asante Sana Dr. Thema! Salutes, of Revolutionary and Evolutionary Love!

[@shantawilliams6662]

Wow this really blessed me this morning! I'm sending to everyone I know 🙏🏾

[@sariseramor]

I can only say wow 🤍 What an inspiration 🤍

[@evitaduran9164]

She's truly amazing!!! Thanks Dr. Bryant!

[@actuallyican4250]

Speak it!❤

[@dama_shares]

Brilliant. So refreshing. I am so glad that I discovered Dr. Thema and her work this past Fall 2023.

[@paulapenn1850]

Thank you Beloved, this is wonderfully powerful!

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

BREATHE AND BE MADE WHOLE

[@transflowmation6676]

Absolutely amazing.

[@wendyalward6549]

Wow! So energized with hope and vision!

[@ericaonwardbizmech]

Magnificent ❤ Thank you, Dr Thema.

[@SweetGaBrownin]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Yessss, so Powerful!

[@tiffanyfowlerfitness792]

Beautiful and empowering message Dr Thema. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@themabryant]

Grateful Queen!

[@joanmarshall5516]

This is well needed I thank you for your encouragement

[@Beauti4Love-gd1mv]

Powerful Message! ❤️

[@Jas7cam]

She is so inspiring!

[@stephaniegrant6164]

This is so beautiful!

[@Pyfbrown]

A much needed word of healing.

[@themabryant]

🙏🏾🌺

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

A healing vessel 🧡🧡🧡

[@pastorglo]

Excellent wisdom!

[@tbarker36]

Much needed today.🥰💜 and I have all these problems

[@lindaadams444]

I will be deliciously relaxing at rest at my own pace!! Taking my nap, theraputic rides, reading etc as needed❤

[@Leondra72]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@Phoenix2023]

Marvellous, Dr Thema❤🎉

[@anadepina2696]

Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥

[@AulaPsicologia2013]

Marvelous!

[@AayeCreates]

Àṣẹ Àṣẹ Àṣẹ Salutations to your Orí Ìyá Dr. Thema! 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 ❣︎ for your divine medicine message in service of healing. Our ancestors are smiling and so proud you. Àbọrú, Àbọyè Àbọṣíṣẹ A Dúpẹ́ Lọ́wọ́ Olódúmarè

[@Luxebarbie]

powerful speaker

[@NaTashaBLMFT]

Words for the soul😊

[@gogettalorri]

Thanks

[@nyewonyewo]

thank you!!!!

[@laurenalacroix5114]

thank u. i am also here!*

[@carolgeorge6409]

Oh I love her♥️🙏🏻✝️

[@Joan1able]

Thanks 😊

[@ShanekaMarie]

Yesssss!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@gradycarroll4766]

As a white man who has suffered a lifetime of trauma, abuse, mental illness - I can relate to this. Please don’t exclude me from our collective healing for being a white man - I feel the pain of my pagan and Celtic ancestors also but often feel excluded and exhausted. Let’s unite in our humanity. Let’s remember we are all related. This talk was beautiful. I felt it deeply.

[@pocketz2202]

This is for every human on earth

[@luismanuelpotencianonorato9672]

San Patricio hizo cristiana a los Irlandeses y liquidó para siempre los sacrificios humanos y la superchería de los druidas.

[@helenrainey-wilson3384]

Liberation Amen

[@TheToolBoxWhisperer]

It's important to understand that the concept of intergenerational trauma is not presented as a universally accepted fact within the social justice or mental health fields.

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

WE MUST FACE TRUTH

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

WALK TOGETHER

[@ChristannChanell]

And so it is!!!!!! 🫶🏾♾️🦋⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

YES, LORD

[@nicolarichardsonWW]

🙏🏻

[@loading...2535]

CLOCK THAT TEA WAKE IT UPPPP

[@calk515]

Do not forget to add solidarity

[@friidomarchives]

The power is incredible. The medicine! And, yes the REST. Saved my life this week.

[@themabryant]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

I COME WITH BACK UP.

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

FREE MY HEART

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

CULTURE AND SPIRITUALITY

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

SELF CARE

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

HIDE YOUR FEELINGS AND KEEP GOING.

[@speaks_volumes]

I want this text in Spanish to share with my family 🥲

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

I AM NOT A MACHINE IM A HUMAN BEING.

[@lifethroughhumaneyes3924]

RESISTANCE

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Jesus Said..Avoid Pride..Lust..Greed..Anger and Worry. Forgive yesterday..it is past..live one day at a time..Trust God for tomorrow. The Father Knows what you need before you even ask and He will Give it to You? Trust Him! This is the Way to Peace and Health. 😊❤

[@Monica-lh3lp]

I am rich. Gazellians.

[@jamesiliff413]

I feel like her therapy sessions would do more harm than good by enabling trauma responses rather than healing them.