Presentations
In her talks on PTSD, Dianna strives to give voice to the voiceless highlighting the story of the forgotten soldier and the impact of war trauma on family-a story she has lived.
The Voice of Trauma
2023, Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy
Annotating Grace Paley (workshop)
2016, Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy
Transforming the Past: Voices of War, Trauma and Inter-generational Healing
2015, Soroptimists International Udine, Italy
2014, Liceo Classico Stellini, Udine, Italy
2013, “La Parola Creativa” Università degli Studi di Udine, Italy
A Forgotten Soldier from a Forgotten War,’Talks In English‘
2012, Pordenone, Italy
War, Trauma and Media
2011, Facoltà di Educazione, Università degli studi di Udine, Italy
A Korean War Medic
2011, Liceo Scientifico Cividale, Italy
Testimonianze di guerra dal Fronte Orientale” (War Testimonies)
2010, Cividale, Italy
Reduci. Vite Dimenticate (Forgotten War Veterans)
2009, Vicino/Lontano Literary Festival Udine, Italy
Dianna and her father, Salvatore. Korean War Medic
TESTIMONIALS
Dianna always makes her audience feel at ease: her stories riveting, her activities are involving and inspiring, with a kind and open attitude. There was a lot of interaction and great emotional involvement during her workshops. Dianna is a great speaker and a wonderful teacher.
Maria Bortoluzzi Phd, Associate Professor, University of Udine, Italy
Dianna’s talk greatly impacted students generating lively discussions and even inspired one student to base her final thesis on the topic.
Nella Maccarrone, Organizer, “Talks in English”, Pordenone, Italy
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