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Argues that mindfulness serves as a moderator in the relationship between refugee trauma and posttraumatic growth, potentially enabling positive psychological change by helping refugees process trauma without being overwhelmed. Proposes that mindfulness-based interventions may be beneficial for refugee populations, but emphasizes the need for further empirical research.
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Refugees, Trauma, and Positive Psychological Change: Mindfulness as a Moderator for Posttraumatic Growth.
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