The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Result of Trauma and Defensive Measures

The Heart Speaks with Chloé Valdary

In this episode of The Heart Speaks, Chloe discusses the relationship between bigotry, trauma, extremism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Chloe suggests that trauma can lead to defensive measures to protect oneself and one’s community from annihilation, which may result in extremism and argues that trauma is not an intellectual exercise but a subconscious feeling that manifests regardless of academic awareness. Chloe believes that healing from trauma can take decades or centuries, and having power may create the capacity for that healing to emerge. Hope you enjoy the conversation!