The 55-minute telehealth session focused on the client's deepening anxiety about the current political climate and fear of the upcoming election. Client stated, "I keep thinking we’re headed toward something really dark," expressing concerns about the return of Trump to office and its implications for civil rights, global stability, and democracy. Client reported compulsively checking the news and social media, often late at night, which leaves them feeling helpless and overwhelmed. They described how fears of escalating international conflict, political violence, or authoritarianism are affecting their sleep, concentration, and general mood. Client also shared feeling alienated in conversations with family members who dismiss their concerns as overreactions, contributing to their sense of isolation. Therapist normalized their distress as a valid response to political instability and emphasized regulating information intake to avoid emotional overload. Coping strategies were discussed, including setting news boundaries and balancing engagement with restorative activities. Therapist encouraged the client to reconnect with personal values, such as fairness, safety, and justice, to guide their energy. For homework, client agreed to track how media consumption affects their mood and to experiment with limiting news check-ins to set times each day. Progress on these strategies will be revisited in the next session to assess their impact on anxiety and explore additional steps for building emotional resilience.
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Anxiety About War and Democracy
Client is experiencing growing anxiety about the political climate, fears of war, and threats to democratic stability in the U.S.
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In today’s 55-minute telehealth session, the client shared their deepening anxiety about the current political climate and fear of what might happen in the upcoming election. They said, "I keep thinking we’re headed toward something really dark," expressing worry about the return of Trump to office and what that means for civil rights, global stability, and democracy as a whole. The client described compulsively checking the news and social media, often late at night, which leaves them feeling helpless and overwhelmed.
We explored how the constant influx of alarming headlines is contributing to a persistent sense of dread. The client talked about how fears of escalating international conflict, political violence, or authoritarianism are affecting their sleep, concentration, and general mood. They shared feeling alienated in conversations with family members who dismiss their concerns as overreactions, adding to their sense of isolation.
I normalized their distress as a valid response to political instability and emphasized the importance of regulating their information intake to avoid emotional overload. We discussed coping strategies for staying informed without becoming consumed, such as setting news boundaries and balancing engagement with restorative activities. I also encouraged them to reconnect with personal values—like fairness, safety, and justice—as a way to guide where and how they direct their energy.
For homework, the client agreed to track how their media consumption affects their mood and to experiment with limiting their news check-ins to set times each day. We’ll revisit next session to see if this helps reduce the intensity of their anxiety and explore further steps for building emotional resilience in uncertain times.
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