Voices from ROOM: A Podcast for Analytic Action A Binding Legacy with Rina Lazar
May 29, 2025
Rina Lazar, a clinical psychologist in Tel Aviv, offers a poignant anti-war viewpoint shaped by her experiences in a conflict zone. She examines the emotional complexities of identity and belonging amid societal unrest, sharing how historical trauma influences personal responsibility. The dialogue delves into the weight of ideology, emotional turmoil, and the therapeutic challenges faced when working with trauma-affected clients. Lazar also reflects on the dual nature of community and the importance of psychoanalytic theories in navigating our collective experiences.
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Personal Psyche Split from War
- Rina Lazar felt a personal psychic split and destruction of her way of being due to the war in Israel since October 7th, which changed everything deeply.
- She struggles with being part of a nation committing acts she opposes but cannot leave spiritually or practically.
Protesting Amidst Conflicted Belonging
- Rina Lazar has a long history of protesting from a young age and continues despite feeling isolated and powerless.
- She describes the Israeli social fabric as a conflicted family where opposing views coexist but deeply hurt and alienate each other.
Isolation Amid Constant Conflict
- Despite constant talk and intense news coverage, people feel isolated and helpless in the ongoing horrific conflict.
- Dependency on unpredictable global powers compounds the sense of existential dread and insecurity.