Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg
Our Purpose
Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg exists to change the way trauma is understood, discussed, and healed. It is the primary public-facing voice of the foundation and the main audience entry point into the JBF ecosystem. The show bridges lived experience, survivor testimony, education, systems critique, recovery tools, and cultural conversation into one platform.
Why It Matters?
Trauma narratives are often fragmented, sensationalized, or oversimplified. Survivors are either ignored or reduced to their worst moments. Trauma Interrupted reframes trauma as a human experience, not an identity, and recovery as a collective responsibility, not an individual burden.
The podcast is not just storytelling, it is movement-building media.
Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg
Heart To Heart : The Power of Art and Connection with Jennifer Schwartz
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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse
Today, Jan is joined by Jennifer Schwartz, a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Supervisor, and Instructor with over 25 years experience, works in private practice virtually and in-person as a Child & Youth Mental Health & Sexual Abuse Intervention Therapist. Jan and Jennifer discuss the transformative power of art therapy in healing trauma, particularly for children and families affected by abuse. Jennifer shares insights from her book, Heart to Heart: Kitty Kelly and the Dark Cloud, which uses a gentle, trauma-informed approach to help parents and children navigate complex emotions. Their conversation explores how creative expression, play therapy, and safe connections can restore trust and resilience. Jennifer also highlights the importance of addressing unresolved trauma in parents and the role of family dynamics in healing.
Buy Jennifer’s book: Heart to Heart: Kitty Kelly and the Dark Cloud
Where To Find Jennifer:
JSchwartzArtTherapy.com
Insta: @jschwartzarttherapy
Facebook: JSchwartzArtTherapy
Mentioned Resources:
American Art Therapy Association
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National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
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