Healing Together: Caroline Macrory on Collective Trauma and Connection
We are, you know, we're living in a pandemic. Yeah, I think it's important to step out of Our Day To Day, The Day To Day grind and look at things like this.
Feeling the weight of the pandemic's impact on your mental health? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jude chats with Caroline Macrory, a psychologist who specializes in trauma and is now working as a mental health social worker. Caroline shares her firsthand experiences from the front lines, highlighting the immense pressure on social services as rates of domestic violence, unemployment, and mental illness skyrocket. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Caroline offers a beacon of hope by discussing alternative healing methods she recommends to her clients while they wait for traditional services. She emphasizes the power of genuine human connection and the importance of listening as tools for healing. Caroline also introduces us to writing therapy and mindful goal setting as practical approaches to support mental health during these trying times.
Tune in to discover how we can all navigate this collective trauma together and find solace in community and compassion.