Mental Health

What happens when a person — by choice or circumstance — re-experiences a traumatic event in a new and wholly positive way? Can healing occur by overlaying a painful experience with a positive one? I refer here to small “t” traumas — profoundly distressing events that, while significant, differ from capital “T” traumas. Sexual assault, for instance, can never be re-experienced in a positive way, regardless of context or mindset.

The political climate today is more divisive and tumultuous than ever before. From debates over policies, to the spread of misinformation, to the outcome of the election, it can feel like the country is constantly in a state of unrest. For many, this chaos isn't just something that’s happening “out there”—it’s deeply affecting their mental health, relationships, and daily life.