Episode Synopsis "53. Helping youth overcome trauma through art"

It's common for Iowa youth and young adults experience trauma during their childhood: physical, emotional or psychological. But through authentic relationships and, for some, art, these young Iowans can learn to overcome their past and create better lives for themselves. Christine Her, executive director at ArtForce Iowa, an organization transforming at-risk youth through art, opens up about her journey from trauma to healing — and how adults can help youth in Iowa find healing, too.

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