Understanding other people's emotions is crucial during these hard times, everyone is different. It is important to have empathy towards people, the ability to recognize emotions in others, and to understand other people's perspectives on situations. This changes the focus from “What is wrong with you” to “What happened to you.” This is “trauma informed care” and recognizes there are many different types of trauma that impact people’s lives and they need support and understanding from those around them. In challenging situations everyone reacts differently and everyone has their point of view on it. Understanding the impact of trauma is an important first step. It emphasizes physical, psychological and emotional safety and helps survivors rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

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