Finding Meaning in Life, Part 1 of 3: The Impact of Trauma

The conversation explores the concept of meaning and how it relates to perception, interpretation, and feelings. It discusses how the meaning of traumatic events can be changed through shifting perspectives and understanding. The conversation also touches on the impact of trauma on children and young people, and the importance of reinterpreting past experiences to heal. It delves into the role of internal tension, thoughts, and emotions in trauma and how they can be modified through repetition and conscious effort. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the meaning of combat experiences and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life.

panelists: John Ewing MD and Cathy Couture MS LMFT