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Trauma Introduction The story of the three people with the talents is intriguing. What is it about the person with the one talent that they already knew that that the boss was a difficult person and they did not even want to try to invest their one talent that was given them? They did not even have the energy to take the talent to the bank (take the time to walk to the bank, have a conversation with the banker, make an agreement, deposit the money, and return home) so that it could make some money on an investment. This person was very stuck – to the point of hardly doing anything. It would appear that this person has been really traumatized. Psychology Trauma comes in many forms from the simple abuse to the more over whelming events …show more content…
It comes from repressed anger and not being able to state what one needs. One of the most simple ways to get one moving is from mindful awareness of breathing from the lungs – having them expand on all sides of the body. This is without the use of the diaphragm. An out-of-body experience is something that some people do not believe in for whatever reason. However, for some an out-of-body experience is a way for some trauma victims to disassociate from the trauma in the moment – it is a way to cope – this can be especially true for children who are being abused sexually. Trauma affects the character development. The brain gets changed in the moment of trauma. This affects the character development. This affects who we are and how we function. Ultimately affecting our salvation – something so precious as our future destiny. Practical Applications I often wonder what could have been done to help the person with the one talent? Besides what had happened to him, what could have been done to help him have a love for the master? What could the family and friends (the church) done differently to see a transformation in the person? Mental Health workers – if they were available in the day – would have been …show more content…
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