Catharsis After Tragedy: How Kambo Can Be Used to Process Difficult Events
When I first heard about the tragedy of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, California, my immediate fear was for the safety of my friends in the bay area. As I learned that my friends were safe, my heart went out to the victims and their friends and family. As the smoke settled, I began to feel a sense of fear and unieasiness regarding the future of the alternative art community in Oakland. Oakland is the home to countless live-work spaces that are each a critical aspect of the flourishing sense of community and artistry in the bay area. Like many of my friends, I wonder how this tragedy will affect other spaces and wonder what can be done to help the art community in Oakland.
These feelings of helplessness, confusion, and fear are common emotions after a tragedy, especially a large-scale tragedy shared by an entire community. Before the community and the individuals affected by the tragedy can move forward in a productive way, it is important that these negative emotions are recognized and dealt with. Processing and eventual catharsis can take several different routes including individual reflection, therapy, and group memorials. One potential method of instigating catharsis that I am interested in examining is the use of traditional medicines such …show more content…
Instead of dealing solely with repressed memories, therapists recognize that catharsis can allow patients to gain closure regarding a variety of events and trauma. While some therapists will promote pursuing catharsis for past trauma, others recognize the importance and benefits of catharsis after a recent trauma. Many therapists agree in with the concept that emotions, when not expressed, can build up and create mental, emotional, and even physical symptoms. For that reason, many therapists will agree that it is important to express your emotions soon after a
When I first heard about the tragedy of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, California, my immediate fear was for the safety of my friends in the bay area. As I learned that my friends were safe, my heart went out to the victims and their friends and family. As the smoke settled, I began to feel a sense of fear and unieasiness regarding the future of the alternative art community in Oakland. Oakland is the home to countless live-work spaces that are each a critical aspect of the flourishing sense of community and artistry in the bay area. Like many of my friends, I wonder how this tragedy will affect other spaces and wonder what can be done to help the art community in Oakland.
These feelings of helplessness, confusion, and fear are common emotions after a tragedy, especially a large-scale tragedy shared by an entire community. Before the community and the individuals affected by the tragedy can move forward in a productive way, it is important that these negative emotions are recognized and dealt with. Processing and eventual catharsis can take several different routes including individual reflection, therapy, and group memorials. One potential method of instigating catharsis that I am interested in examining is the use of traditional medicines such …show more content…
Instead of dealing solely with repressed memories, therapists recognize that catharsis can allow patients to gain closure regarding a variety of events and trauma. While some therapists will promote pursuing catharsis for past trauma, others recognize the importance and benefits of catharsis after a recent trauma. Many therapists agree in with the concept that emotions, when not expressed, can build up and create mental, emotional, and even physical symptoms. For that reason, many therapists will agree that it is important to express your emotions soon after a