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This study aims to explore the possibility and the concrete pathways of trauma recovery. Trauma arises from diverse causes such as state violence, structural social oppression, domestic abuse, or both single and prolonged events. Its consequences manifest not only as post-traumatic stress disorder but also as profound experiences akin to the Korean concept of han, leaving deep marks on the individual. Such experiences are not confined to psychological dimensions but are closely intertwined with social and cultural contexts. Therefore, trauma recovery must be understood within the dynamic interaction between the individual and society. This Study, however, focuses primarily on the personal healing process, examining recovery from the perspective of survivors and their caregivers. The study first interprets the emotional and cultural characteristics of trauma through an integrated approach to human trauma and suffering. It examines trauma and its pathways to recovery not only in the field of medicine or psychology but also in the fields of socio-culture and theology/spirituality. As a result, it examines the nature of trauma, highlighting its power to drive individuals toward a relentless energy of death. It then outlines three sequential stages of recovery: (1) recognizing and lamenting the vicious cycle of suffering, (2) discovering language to express pain, and (3) moving toward social solidarity. This process is not mere restoration but a journey of maturity and transformation through self-transcendence, with spiritual approaches serving as an essential factor. Through self-emptying, liberation from attachment, and an attitude of hospitality toward both suffering and the unknown future, individuals experience new awareness and a transformation of values. This leads to a rediscovery of meaning in life and suffering. In conclusion, trauma recovery is not a return to a previous state but a transformative journey toward human maturity. Its fruits extend beyond the individual, manifesting as compassion and resilient hope directed toward society and community.

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I. Introduction
II. Understanding Trauma: the Difficulty of Healing
III. The Nature of Trauma: Inevitability, Powerfu lRipples, and Impact on Human Personhood
IV. The Positive Dimension of Suffering from Trauma.
V. An Integrative Model of Trauma Recovery: The Path of Spiritual Transformation
1. Three Phases toward Post-Traumatic Growth
2. Spirituality as the Core of Transformation
VI. Conclusion
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저자

• Park, Sinhyang [ Honam Theological University and Seminary ]

참고문헌

발행기관

간행물

표지보기 관심저널 등록

• 간행물명

  신학과 실천 [Theology and Praxis]

• 간기

  연5회

• pISSN

  1229-7917

• 수록기간

  1997~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 230 DDC 230