Welcome to Poli-Psych 101

On November 8th, 2016, it became clear that Donald Trump would become the 45th President of the United States. For some, this was great news. For others, it evoked real grief and tears.

For me, I took to my notebook. I'm Renie Schoenkerman, I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist. I've seen what happens in families when someone with mental illness is at the helm. Now imagine what that can do to a country. In Poli-Psych 101, we try to understand what's happening in this moment of American history, through an integrated psychological lens.

This is not about politics or party. It's about living through the mental insanity that is so divisive. Families can't speak to each other, friends are on the outs -- our communities are crumbling.  

Relationships are the bedrock of our existence. So we need a relational approach to problem solving. In Poli-Psych 101, we'll explore the costs of emotional illiteracy in the age of the mad king, uncover the benefits of emotional intelligence, moving into the post pandemic era; and extract lessons that will help us develop emotional intelligence so we can learn from our mistakes and live again with dignity, hope, a little grace.

I hope you and your family will join me and my family for a little national family therapy In Poli-Psych 101.