A Glimpse into the Intersectionality of Individual and Collective Trauma and Resilience: The Inner Dialogue of a Reflective Practitioner

This reflection addresses the complex interaction between trauma and resilience based on the experiences of the author who is a researcher and psychotherapist while working withinternally displaced people (IDP) in Ethiopia. Using a reflective practitioner framework, thenarrative applies biopsychosocial, spiritual, and ecological perspectives to address themultifaceted impact of trauma. The embodiment of trauma and the critical role of culturally responsive holistic care were discussed using 'Hiwot’s’ case as a focal point. Byreconceptualizing trauma as both an individual and collective experience, the paperunderscores the profound effect on physical, emotional, and social well-being while advocating for culturally sensitive interventions. This paper emphasizes the importance of a practitioner's humility, active listening, integration of local traditions, and culturally responsive approaches in trauma-informed mental healthcare services.