Bodies in Trauma (2017) works as a two part project, both a short film and photo series, focusing on the pain, chaos, and disconnection trauma leaves behind in our bodies. A few months into therapy, Walters' therapist encouraged her to take a 16-week group class titled, Bodies and Trauma. In this class, she learned what trauma is (a loss of connection to ourselves, our bodies, our families, and the world around us) and how it is stored in our bodies, even if the traumatic event(s) happened years prior or in early childhood.

Using color and body language to express emotions of chaos, pain, and disconnection, Bodies in Trauma confronts the seriousness of mental health, healing, and the detrimental destruction it can cause within us if ignored. Trauma can be communicated verbally and nonverbally and it is important that we are aware of this to help ourselves and others. 

DIRECTORS: Ciarra K. Walters + Chase Johnson
PHOTOGRAPHER: Ciarra K. Walters
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Chase Johnson
COSTUME DESIGNER: Mariah Ruff 
MAKEUP ARTIST: Erin Pea
EDITOR: Jackson Kroopf