Dedication — [s17e9]
: Outside the dream, Owen Hunt and Amelia Shepherd build furniture while discussing trauma. Amelia provides a "well-deserved kick in the pants" to Owen, reminding him of his own past struggles with PTSD to encourage him to forgive Teddy.
: Most of the hour takes place inside Teddy’s mind while she is in a catatonic state following DeLuca’s death. This "acid trip" sequence features "Ghost DeLuca," Meredith Grey (as a guide), and flashbacks to Teddy’s past with her lost love, Alison, during 9/11. [S17E9] Dedication
The episode , titled " In My Life " (which may be the "Dedication" topic you are referring to as the season was dedicated to healthcare workers), is a highly polarizing, surreal installment focused almost entirely on Teddy Altman's mental health crisis. Critical Reception: An "Acquired Taste" : Outside the dream, Owen Hunt and Amelia
Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 9 Recap: In My Life - TV Fanatic This "acid trip" sequence features "Ghost DeLuca," Meredith
Reviews for this episode are split between those who found it a deep, necessary exploration of PTSD and those who viewed it as frustrating filler.