From Puerto Rico to Texas, Mexico, Las Vegas, not to mention Washington, we are surrounded by trauma whether we’re affected directly or indirectly. So, how are we coping; how can we cope? As an expert in the science of resilience, which is the ability to cope and bounce back from stress, setback and adversity, I think that understanding why we respond in the ways we do, and what we can do to heal mentally, physically and emotionally can be our guide.
Experiencing a traumatic event can cause emotions ranging from anxiety to anger, and feelings of paralysis and isolation. Persistent trauma can lead to long-term effects, including outbursts of aggression and withdrawal from friends and family. However, no matter the triggering event—an accident, a tragedy, ongoing relentless stress, or even commonly overlooked causes such as a breakup or surgery—trauma can cause us to become less focused, less empathetic, and less productive in both our personal lives and in the workplace.
[For more on this story by Jan Bruce, go to https://www.forbes.com/sites/j...trauma/#53d6505347a4]
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