Trauma and Resilience

Trauma often leaves lasting effects, but the idea that it inherently makes us stronger is largely a myth. While many believe in post-traumatic growth, studies show that trauma typically disrupts our lives temporarily, and recovery is the norm. It's crucial to acknowledge the pain of traumatic experiences without the pressure to emerge as a "better" person. Ultimately, we possess a remarkable resilience that aids in our recovery.

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- If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional response to past events, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question relates to the episode "Psychologist Shows How to CHANGE the Way You THINK About LIFE | Benjamin Hardy" and the clip "Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth."

Trauma and Resilience

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Something You Should Know

Why You Are SO Not the Person You Used to Be & How to Face the Unknown

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