In this podcast, host and Flourish Agenda's Executive Director Chris Nguon presents a reread of Dr. Shawn Ginwright’s influential essay on the transition from trauma-informed care to healing centered engagement. The text argues that traditional models often focus too narrowly on individual pathologies and past injuries, effectively defining young people by the worst things they have endured. Instead, the healing centered approach promotes a holistic, asset-driven framework that emphasizes collective well-being, cultural identity, and political agency. By addressing the root causes of harm and fostering the ability to dream and imagine, this perspective empowers both youth and adult providers to move toward flourishing rather than just symptom management. Ultimately, the source advocates for a humanistic shift that views individuals as active agents in their own restoration rather than mere victims of their circumstances.