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Dec 2019
51m 56s

Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Experiencing positive transformation after trauma is known as post-traumatic growth. People who experience post-traumatic growth may develop a new appreciation of life, newfound personal strength, see an improvement in their relationships, see new possibilities in life and undergo spiritual changes. Why do some people experience such profound positive change ... Show More
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