Episode 207 "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock"
The Arkham Sessions: Psychology of Batman & More - A podcast by Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward
Categories:
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), though not as well executed as Star Trek II, successfully carries its big emotional moments, from the shocking murder of Kirk's son to the heart-crushing destruction of the Enterprise. Loss after loss, the story weighs heavily on anyone rooting for Kirk. Here, Dr. Drea describes the risks he faces psychologically, due to the shock and suddenness of his personal losses and explains the differences between typical grief and traumatic grief.
