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The Power Of Suffering

Growing through life crises

When our world is turned upside down, what does it do to us, how do we survive it, and, most importantly, how can we grow as a result?

The Power of Suffering is psychologist David Roland’s personal investigation into the nature of human suffering. David takes the lived experience of 11 incredible Australians and follows them along each step of their journey from crisis through to acceptance and triumph. Within each story, David draws on his own experience of life-altering trauma and clinical research to offer insights we all can gain from.

Why is it important to distinguish pain from suffering?

Resilience is reaching out

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