Healing Northern Ireland: From Personal Trauma to Societal Change, with Dr Paul Gallagher
Hosted by Kevin Young. Produced by J'aime Rothbard.
In this conversation, Kevin introduces us to Dr Paul Gallagher, a lecturer in trauma studies at Cork University who started his formal education at age 40, after a significant "gap" in his life. Born in Belfast in 1972 at the height of "The Troubles," Paul recounts growing up in a war zone, where at 21, his home was invaded and his family held hostage. During this attack, he was shot and paralysed, and while physical and medical care were provided, psychological support was not.
Paul highlights:
- The crucial roles of community-led…
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