BECOME: Healing Understanding the Psychology of Trauma

Healing is not the same as forgetting what happened. Trauma can influence how people interpret experiences, respond to perceived threats, regulate emotions, relate to others, and understand themselves. Yet trauma is not the entirety of a person’s identity or future. This Research & Insights article explores the psychology of trauma, common trauma responses, and what psychological research can teach us about safety, adaptation, resilience, and the healing process.