Dr. Carter J. Carter

In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Carter J. Carter, a psychotherapist and academic specializing in trauma and radical politics, unpacks the relationship between therapy and activism. He challenges the notion of therapy as a mere salve for systemic issues, suggesting it can, at times, numb individuals to injustice. Dr. Carter advocates for collective healing over individual therapy, emphasizing the benefits of unions and community support. He also critiques traditional analytic methods and explores how relational injuries impact mental health, urging a radical reevaluation of therapeutic practices.