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What is Resilience?

There are various perspectives on resilience – is it a trait, an ability, or an outcome? Some may view resilience as an inherent quality, a seamless part of one's personality. Alternatively, others might consider it a skill that requires development…

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Trauma and Transformation

It’s a natural human tendency to steer clear of pain and seek out comfort and ease. However, interestingly, numerous studies have revealed that suffering and trauma can lead to positive long-term outcomes. Many individuals who experience profound trauma often emerge…

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To Heal Trauma, Use the Body

What do you understand about trauma? You likely recognize that when negative experiences occur, some individuals become trapped in those moments while others move forward. You may also be familiar with symptoms such as nightmares, heightened anxiety, flashbacks, maintaining emotional…

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Trauma and the Freeze Response

Have you ever been so paralyzed by fear that you simply dissociated from it all? Nearly everyone knows about the fight or flight response, where you react to a threat to your survival. However, there's also the lesser-known fight-flight-freeze response.…

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20 Common Reactions to Trauma

Most individuals are likely to encounter a distressing event at some stage in their lives, such as a car accident, a natural calamity, a medical emergency, a fire, or instances of trauma stemming from assault, abuse, combat, or robbery. Furthermore,…

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What is Resilience?

What is resilience? Life doesn't provide a roadmap, but everyone encounters challenges, from everyday struggles to more impactful events like the loss of a loved one, a life-altering accident, or a severe illness. Each change brings a flood of thoughts,…

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