Seeking Emotional & Spiritual Health in a Post-Pandemic World
Some might say that our experience of the pandemic has been a lot like an earthquake. The ground has shifted underneath us. The landscape of our existence is not the same.
Whether it has been shocking moments or the slow drip of pain, uncertainty, and loneliness, we have all experienced some form of trauma. Fresh exposure to injustice and cultural dissension regarding what to do about it has compounded the pain and confusion. News of wildfires, political upheaval, and literal earthquakes in places like Haiti can lead to despair or numbness of heart. Technological advancements built to help us to be more personally connected to others also produce habits of social isolation.
Some of us began experiencing burnout months ago. Others of us have a lingering anxiety that we can’t seem to escape. Most of us have not been able to process all that has happened to us, and are just trying to get by.
Join respected psychiatrist, Curt Thompson MD, as he discusses the effects of this pandemic on us, and how we might pursue emotional and spiritual health in our new reality.
Free and open to the public. Priority seating to OSU students, faculty, and staff.
Featuring:
Curt Thompson MD
Psychiatrist, Speaker, and Author
With a considerable dose of warmth (and surprising measure of humor), Curt Thompson MD weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — to educate and encourage others as they seek to fulfill their intrinsic desire to feel known, valued and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly.
Curt’s unique insights about how the brain affects and processes relationships help people discover a fresh perspective and practical applications to foster healthy and vibrant lives, allowing them to get unstuck and move toward the next beautiful thing they’re being called to make.
Curt received a medical degree from Wright State University.
