Trauma: The Silent Scream

Clinical psychologist Gugu Gibaba is joined by Mr Seth Mazibuko (Deputy Chairman of the Action Committee that planned and led the 1976 protest), and Mr Katlego Thaba (Senior Consulting Actuary) to discuss the after effects of traumatic events such as June 16th 1976. This was a live Twitter Space discussion that took place on 29 June 2023. The Space Between Us

We may talk about trauma as a concept, but for many, it is a lived reality. With both historical and recurring trauma as yet unresolved, South Africans have many wounds to heal. It was during the July 2021 Riots that we saw how deep these psychological wounds are in our young people. And so, TSBU clinical psychologists Linda Mthenjane and Gugu Gigaba started the bigger conversation in the dedicated podcast series: Trauma: The Silent Scream. In the first episode, they talk us through what trauma is, where it is rooted, and how it manifests. In the second episode, Linda and Gugu are joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Shona Fraser. Together, they explore what emotional trauma does to the brain, how trauma shapes our daily realities, how it affects our bodies, and what we can do ourselves to start healing. As you listen to these podcasts during Youth Month, we invite you to keep the conversation going. Connect with us on social media to share your stories, your questions, your hopes and dreams, and even your fears. The Space Between Us

Trauma, psychological and transgenerational, calls for an ongoing conversation in South Africa, especially if our young professionals are to find healing. In this episode of The Silent Scream, TSBU clinical psychologists Linda Mthenjane and Gugu Gigaba are joined by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Shona Fraser. Together, they explore what emotional trauma does to the brain, how it changes our perception of reality, how it affects our bodies, and share ‘at home’ ways we can start to find healing. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with us on: https://www.thespacebetweenus.africa/ Facebook: @thespacebetweenusafrica Instagram: @tsbuafrica Twitter: @TSBUAfrica LinkedIn: The Space Between Us YouTube: TSBU Africa The Space Between Us

For many young professionals in South Africa, our political history is so much more than a ghost of the past: it is a wound unhealed. And we saw so many of those wounds burst open in the desperate expression that became known as the July 2021 Riots. And so, TSBU clinical psychologists Linda Mthenjane and Gugu Gigaba felt compelled to start the bigger conversation in their dedicated podcast: Trauma: The Silent Scream. In this first episode, Linda and Gugu start defining what trauma really is, how it manifests in our everyday lives, and how we can start the healing process. Want to keep the conversation going? Connect with us on: https://www.thespacebetweenus.africa/ Facebook: @thespacebetweenusafrica Instagram: @tsbuafrica Twitter: @TSBUAfrica LinkedIn: The Space Between Us YouTube: TSBU Africa The Space Between Us