The Healing Power of Connection in a Divided World

I’ve been working as a trauma therapist for over 13 years. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals across many different settings and backgrounds. Regardless of individual differences, one common thread consistently comes up: our deep need for connection and belonging.

Human beings are wired for connection—it’s a basic need, not a luxury. From our earliest moments, relationships help us feel safe, seen, and valued. Yet today, many people are feeling more divided, isolated, and uncertain than ever before. The one thing nearly everyone seems to agree on is the sense of growing separation. This disconnect doesn’t just affect us as individuals—it also creates a shared sense of collective trauma.