Derek Chauvin Trial Leads Many To Relive Trauma Of George Floyd’s Killing

By Steve Bynum
George Floyd Officer Trial
In this image from video, witness Charles McMillian becomes emotional as he answers questions as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Court TV / AP, Pool
George Floyd Officer Trial
In this image from video, witness Charles McMillian becomes emotional as he answers questions as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Court TV / AP, Pool

Derek Chauvin Trial Leads Many To Relive Trauma Of George Floyd’s Killing

By Steve Bynum
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During former Minnesota Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, witnesses testified feeling helpless as George Floyd died. Some broke down in tears. People around the world say the trial is making them feel the pain of George Floyd’s death as if it just happened.

A mental health expert joins Reset to discuss reliving racial trauma and how to heal from it.

GUEST: Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, licensed clinical psychologist; associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma. You can find free mental health services by calling the NAMI Chicago helpline at 833-626-4244