Are We Overusing The Word "Trauma" & Critique Of The Body Keeps The Score
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
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The Nature of Grief and Post-Traumatic Growth
Post-traumatic growth is not as pervasive as commonly assumed. The popular idea of grief going through stages lacks evidence and doesn't capture the true experiences of most people. Critical thinking around the concept of grief stages is necessary. Grief is a painful experience that gradually fades away. Research and theory emphasize the functional nature of emotions, such as sadness, which serves to recalibrate the brain after the loss of a loved one. This recalibration is evidenced by anecdotes of expecting the lost person's return and brief hallucinations of seeing them in public.
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