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Learning to Overcome Trauma and Uplift Systems
(LOTUS) Lab
About Us
The Lotus Lab is a trauma-focused research lab that operates under Dr. Emma Lathan-Powell in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University.
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Our community-based work seeks to enhance the outcomes of individuals exposed to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of interpersonal trauma.
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Our research utilizes action-oriented mixed methods to address trauma as a public health concern and enact sustainable, system-level, trauma-informed change.
Why the lotus?
In many cultures, the lotus is a symbol of strength and resilience. Lotus flowers take root in mud, growing towards the sun even in dirty water. Lotuses boast a large, colorful bloom, despite their origins in adversity.
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