Keeping a journal can be an effective way of coming to grips with a traumatic experience.
But individuals who focus solely on the emotional aspects of the event -- without trying to
make sense of it -- miss an opportunity for healing and personal growth. In the wake of a
traumatic event, people may have the impression that the world is unsafe, unpredictable and
out of their control, say the researchers. Journaling in a thoughtful and structured way may
help people reorganize their perspectives and enhance their feelings of control over the traumatic
event, the researchers explain
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