Existential Humanistic Perspective Analysis

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I am working on finishing the second essay. I really appreciate the Existential-Humanistic point of view on trauma as a growth opportunity (Jacobson, 2006; Pitchford, 2009). This perspective encourages people to explore the meaning of trauma in their lives. Frankl (1946/1959) conferred the importance of seeking meaning in the face of adversity. Finding a purpose of a hardship helps people to cope better. It appears that treatment of sexual dysfunction due to sexual trauma would benefit from such perspective. I believe that growth achieved from past trauma would empower survivors and allow them to have understanding of their experience that leads to increased esteem.
As I finishing the current paper, I am beginning to brain storm a topic for

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