Shifting Perspective on Trauma and Agency

Shifting perspective on traumatic experiences allows individuals to move from being passive recipients to taking agency over their lives. By acknowledging that events happened to them, individuals can reframe those experiences as happening for them, leading to a change in identity, consciousness, and understanding of self and others. This shift empowers individuals to believe they have the capacity to make different choices and find meaning in their past traumas, despite the inherent challenges of doing so. Trauma, at its core, is an experience that challenges individuals to recognize their agency and capacity for growth.

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