Shame and identity was the theme that popped out the most to me as watching this movie with therapist's eyes. There's just so much shame, it seems like, around the way that it makes the ring makes all the characters feel. And I was noticing how it impacted the way that they are like honest with each other to be frank.
The Fellowship of the Ring: Shame, Dissociation, and Trauma Bonds:
One does not simply discuss Lord of the Rings….so we teamed up with Southgate Productions and headed to Mordor to discuss the first Lord of the Rings film, Fellowship of the Rings! We discuss the impact of shame in the decision making and sense of identity amongst the fellowship. We also discuss the many ways that dissociation presents in the film as well as the concept of trauma bonds. So join us and hang on to your cloaks!
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