#Emotionalprocessing

A new wave of psychological research suggests that, contrary to long-held beliefs about the dangers of anger, engaging with feelings of rage—specifically in the form of revenge fantasies—can play a pivotal role in the emotional processing and recovery of trauma survivors. According to a recent article by a leading trauma therapist published in Psychology Today, such fantasies may help restore feelings of empowerment and catalyse deeper healing, provided they are approached safely and under professional guidance (psychologytoday.com).

Recent psychology insights suggest that, when guided by professionals, rage and revenge fantasies can aid emotional processing for trauma survivors. A trauma therapist notes that such fantasies may restore a sense of empowerment and support healing, rather than being merely destructive.

Anger is often framed as something to suppress. Yet the discussed case describes a survivor who endured a mass shooting and acknowledged intense revenge fantasies in therapy. Rather than judging these feelings, the therapist guided her to explore them in a confidential, clinical setting. The goal was to understand what the fantasies signified about safety and personal agency.