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The Psychology of 9/11: Perpetrator Motivations and Our Reactions
Season 1
Episode 220
Published 3 weeks ago
Description
Ken Howard, LCSW, explores the psychology behind September 11 and its lasting aftermath—from absolutism and dehumanization to grief, survivor guilt, anniversary reactions, and resilience. Drawing on personal memories and his work with gay men, he considers how experiences of vulnerability and loss shape our sense of safety, while distinguishing trauma responses from PTSD.