A psychotherapist recounts surviving domestic violence nineteen years earlier, describing the obstacles that keep victims in abusive relationships. The talk defines trauma and PTSD, then introduces post-traumatic growth — positive psychological change beyond pre-trauma adaptation — covering its five subscales and factors like community support, self-compassion, and meditation.
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