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Trauma

Can Boredom Be a Sign of Trauma Recovery in Therapy?

Adam Philips describes boredom as a state of suspended anticipation. Perhaps, for someone recovering from trauma, that restlessness is life waiting to emerge.

19 August 2026 · 4 min read

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