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Go Not to The Elves for Counsel
Karen Pollock
18 episodes
5 days ago
Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health. A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out
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Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health. A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out
Show more...
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Trauma therapy for orcs
Go Not to The Elves for Counsel
42 minutes 39 seconds
3 weeks ago
Trauma therapy for orcs

Content notes for discussion of different forms of abuse and its impact throughtout


In this thought-provoking episode, psychotherapist Karen Pollock delves into the complex world of Tolkien's orcs, exploring themes of trauma, redemption, and the human condition. Drawing from their recent presentation at Euromoot, Karen examines the intergenerational trauma and epigenetics that could explain the behavior of orcs, challenging the traditional narrative of them as mere villains. Join us as we explore whether therapy could offer a path to healing for these misunderstood creatures and what this means for our understanding of humanity. #Tolkien #TraumaTherapy #FantasyInsights


contact me on Northumberlandcounselling@gmail.com


Further Reading suggestions


https://existentialcomics.com/comic/175 (The council of Elrond)


Tally Jr., Robert T. The Mismeasure of Orcs: A Critical Reassessment of Tolkien's Demonized Creatures. McFarland & Co Inc, 2025.

Tolkiens squint eyed orc men Roger Echo-hart

Garth, John. Tolkien and the Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth. Houghton Mifflin, 2003


Shippey, T. A. (2001). J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the century. Harper Collins

Go Not to The Elves for Counsel
Exploring the intersections of Middle Earth and the therapy room, two worlds which have far more in common than you might think! Karen will be your host ,passionate about Tolkien, and fantasy in general, and their work as a psychotherapist. Alongside deep dives into passages of text, which shine a light on theraputic ideas and theories, there will be guests bringing their own experiences of Tolkien and mental health. A light to you in dark places when all other lights go out