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Religion and coping with trauma

Religion is a way of looking at the world that many people have beliefs in. It can help people cope with trauma because it gives them something to believe in, something they can use to make sense of the difficult times they are going through. It can give people hope that there is something greater than them helping them get through, and depending on the religion, it can provide answers to questions about why bad things happen and how to deal with them. People may use religious practices like prayer, meditation, and going to religious services to help them make sense of things and cope with their trauma.
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