Healing Through Story and Connection with Dr. Bruce Perry
Tue, Feb 17
|Zoom
Join us for this inspiring conversation that bridges science, story, and the shared human experience.
TIME & LOCATION
Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Zoom
ABOUT
Virtual Lecture with Dr. Bruce Perry
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 | 7–8 pm CT | Zoom
How do the humanities help us heal? Dr. Bruce Perry, renowned psychiatrist and co-author of What Happened to You?, explores the powerful role that human connection and personal narrative play in overcoming childhood trauma.
In this one-hour virtual program, Dr. Perry will share insights from decades of clinical work and research, showing how storytelling, meaning-making, and community are essential for resilience and recovery. Attendees will also strengthen soft skills such as empathy, self-reflection, resilience, emotional awareness, active listening, and the ability to connect meaningfully with others. Following his presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A and dialogue about how the humanities can nurture healing in individuals and communities alike.
About Dr. Perry:
Dr. Bruce D. Perry is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist whose work focuses on childhood trauma and brain development. He is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, and co-author of What Happened to You? with Oprah Winfrey. His pioneering research has shaped trauma-informed practices worldwide, emphasizing the healing power of relationships, story, and human connection.