Author Question: Based on what researchers have found, what advice would you have for a friend who was keeping a ... (Read 52 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Based on what researchers have found, what advice would you have for a friend who was keeping a traumatic secret concealed from everyone?

A. Don't talk about it unless it starts to upset you.
B. Find a close friend, or perhaps a professional counselor, that you can discuss this with.
C. As long as it's something you rarely think about, it is not likely to affect your mental or physical health.
D. Try thinking about something you feel good about whenever you find yourself thinking about the traumatic experience.

Question 2

Andrea has kept a secret about a traumatic childhood experience to herself for many years. After years of trying to not think about the experience, she decides to write about it in a diary. She spends an hour each night for several days writing about the experience and her feelings surrounding it. Based on research findings, what are the likely effects of Andrea's writing?

A. Andrea's health should improve.
B. Andrea will continue to be bothered by the experience until she shows the diary to someone.
C. Andrea will become obsessed with the experience, thinking about it more than ever.
D. Andrea will become depressed and require professional help.