Description
Book SynopsisFrom the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical and current research, to practical clinical directions, Primer on Posttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding us and moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth in the post-trauma/loss world.
Trade Review"Primer on Post-Traumatic Growth: An Introduction and guide by Mary Beth Werdel and Robert J. Wicks provides a clearly written and accessible overview and discussion of posttraumatic growth for clients and other supportive caregivers of victims of trauma and extreme stress." (
Springer Science & Business, May 2015)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
1 ? Posttraumatic Growth: Concise History, Definitions, and Implications 1
2 ? Posttraumatic Growth: Truth or Myth? 35
3 ? Meaning 57
4 ? Cognitive Processing 77
5 ? Positive Emotions and Growth 95
6 ? Personality and Personal Attributes 113
7 ? Relationships 129
8 ? Forgiveness 145
9 ? Faith, Suffering, and Religious Coping 159
On the Road to Wisdom: Being a Mindful Companion on the Path to Posttraumatic Growth: An Epilogue 179
References 199
Subject Index 221
Author Index 227
