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For some of those present at the conference, it seemed to refer to certain kinds of people, for some, to certain kinds of behaviours, for others, to the consequences of certain biochemical events, and for some, to comprehensible psychological strategies.
Sometimes, trauma survivors do play some role in getting into situations in which they end up being traumatized, and it can be important to examine potential mistakes, naivet, and self-sabotage, as one stage of the therapeutic process (generally after other, much more important, symptoms and issues are worked with). That’s it.
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Through the written word, individuals engage in a process that fosters greater awareness, helps resolve unfinished business, and provides a healthy way to process difficult emotions. This practice has many applications, including self-care, personal growth, and improving relationships.
This transition from self-direction to spiritual guidance permits intuition to take the initiative. Allowance Over Forcefulness When intuition replaces forcefulness, we learn to regard prior events as vital for our development. The ego mind’s continual state of awareness and tension may be overcome via spiritual practice.
I realized this in my physical self. By reinterpreting previous events, you may eliminate negative feelings and reestablish objectivity. But genuine anxiety transformation stems from small internal realizations that you can only become aware of when you give up trying to divert your attention.
According to Emotional Disclosure Theory by James Pennebaker, a psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, writing about emotional experiences helps process traumatic events by organizing chaotic thoughts and releasing pent-up emotions. This can lead to improved mental clarity and resilience (Pennebaker, 1997).
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