PsychologyAugust 30, 2026
restabilize
ree-STAY-buh-lahyz
Definition
To regain a state of balance or equilibrium after a period of disturbance or trauma.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'stable' or 'firm,' combined with the prefix 're-' denoting return or repetition and the suffix '-ize' indicating the process of becoming.
In the news
The article uses the term to emphasize the human capacity to naturally return to a state of balance after facing a traumatic incident, contrasting this with the idea that trauma causes permanent damage.
We have been convinced that traumatic experiences are life sentences. Why?
Read the full article ↗Psychology Today