The Peace Joy Wisdom: Our Lived Way Workbook is a liberatory, healing-focused educational resource designed for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) survivors of domestic violence and their peers. Published by the WomenSpirit Coalition, this workbook utilizes an Indigenous framework to address historical and intergenerational trauma stemming from colonialism. It guides survivors through a journey of recovery using analogies, metaphors, and traditional teachings centered on four key elements—fire, air, water, and earth—and five core virtues: gratitude, honesty, humility, compassion, and wisdom. The document emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with Mother Earth and provides practical spiritual tools, such as intentional prayer, "bowl of light" mental exercises, water transfer for releasing trauma, and medicine walks to foster personal growth, liberation, and hope.
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