According to research by Pennebaker and colleagues, for writing about a trauma to be most beneficial, people should write about it __________.

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The research by Pennebaker and colleagues suggests that writing about a trauma after a little time has passed, when the writer can have a different perspective, is most beneficial for emotional and physical health. This allows individuals to process and make meaning of their experiences in a more intentional and reflective way. It is not necessary to have supervision from a psychologist, nor is it necessary to share the writing with others.

According to Research by Pennebaker and Colleagues, for Writing About