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Instead of dismissing his fears, Essam and volunteers reassured him by framing his journey as heroic: "Omar, you are a hero across the sea." They celebrated his strength, encouraging him to see himself as a superhero—a narrative empowerment that transformed his perspective.
Within fifteen minutes, Omar's fear lifted, replaced by joy and pride. Essam explains that by reframing trauma as heroism, memories of the traumatic event are stored as positive experiences in the brain.
This simple yet powerful approach demonstrates how early psychological intervention can prevent PTSD and foster resilience in children facing adversity.