Posttraumatic growth
When we think about the impact of trauma, we usually think about how it causes posttraumatic stress disorder or depression.
But an emerging field called “posttraumatic growth” takes a different approach. It is about changing the way we see ourselves and finding new meaning in life.
Dan will be joined by Dr. Rich Tedeschi, Prof. of Psychology at UNC Charlotte author of "Posttraumatic Growth: Positive Changes in the Aftermath of Crisis" and Carla(see post below).
I have sustained multiple episodes of trauma in my life and feel that each one has made me grow stronger. I am now prepared for just about anything that life can dish out!!! I have learned not to be afraid, because fear is just fear. Nothing, even what I have been through, is as bad as we think it will be...and time after time I have survived things I thought would certainly kill me. Without all these challenges,I would be a totally different person. I actually know people who have never lived through a single trauma, and see how unprepared they are should one come their way. I am grateful that I had strong loving parents around long enough to teach me how to go on.... I wonder if Dr. Tedeschi could comment on people who have several traumas in their lifetime... and whether surviving the first bout with growth, helps predict a favorable outcome should there be further trauma.— linzy
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