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Psychological trauma arises from extraordinarily stressful events such as losing a loved one, friend, colleague, or relative to suicide that can overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. These events can leave survivors with a range of psychological and emotional symptoms, including guilt, shock, confusion, anxiety, fear, mood swings, and, in some cases, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While trauma symptoms can likely fade as individuals process the unsettling events, recovery, healing and growth takes time. Each person and community heals at their own pace, emphasising the need for patience and compassionate support during this process.

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Posttraumatic Growth

In the aftermath of trauma, there is also the potential for Posttraumatic Growth - a concept describing the profound positive psychological changes that can emerge from struggling with highly challenging life circumstances. Unlike simply returning to a pre-trauma state, posttraumatic growth represents an extraordinary transformation, often leading to personal and profound improvements.

This universal phenomenon, reported across cultures, shows strong evidence that individuals and communities can experience significant growth after trauma. Those who experience posttraumatic growth often report positive changes in areas such as:

• Personal Strength: Recognising an inner strength and capacity to endure.

• Relating to Others: Building deeper, more meaningful connections.

• New Possibilities: Discovering new opportunities and directions in life.

• Appreciation of Life: Cultivating a greater sense of gratitude and presence.

• The Body: Awareness and reconnecting with the body.

• Spiritual and Existential Changes: Finding deeper meaning, purpose, or faith.

Trauma, while deeply painful, can also serve as a catalyst for meaningful growth and transformation, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives with newfound strength and purpose.