Different responses to trauma
While some people may experience growth after a traumatic experience, others may get crushed by the experience.
According to experts, the following factors affect how a person responds to trauma:
- A strong support system
- Developing new belief systems after the traumatic experience
- Personality traits like openness and extraversion
- The ability to integrate the traumatic experience
Experts believe that the ability to identify the positive effects of traumatic experiences is affected by many factors.