New research shows how trauma survivors can use spiritual reflection to deal with stress. By: Rev. Dr. Gabrielsilent Trauma, such as experiencing or seeing violence, natural catastrophes, or traffic accidents, can rock our worldview and fundamental beliefs. However, this upheaval can also lead to “post-traumatic growth” in a variety of areas of our lives. This may imply a stronger feeling of personal resilience or improved relationships, as well as a greater respect for life. My team was curious about the factors that can promote post-traumatic growth. According to a recent study, contemplative activities that are spiritual but not necessarily religious, such as considering how life experiences affect how we perceive ourselves and our place in the universe, promote the kind of processing that is necessary for processing trauma. However, we also discovered that spirituality had no effect on how likely people were to experience stressful side effects from trauma. Additionally, in o...
