word
meaning-making
MEE-ning MAY-king
ˈmiːnɪŋ ˈmeɪkɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
meaningmaking
Dictionary meaning
The cognitive and emotional process of constructing significance from life events, especially challenging ones, to maintain a coherent and purposeful sense of self and world
Examples
- Meaning-making is central to how survivors integrate trauma into their life narratives.
- Therapy often helps clients engage in meaning-making after significant loss.
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