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Book Synopsis
From 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.

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"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 Contents

Acknowledgments 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

Primer on Posttraumatic Growth

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 4 September 2012
      ISBN-13 9781118106785
      978-1118106785
      ISBN-10 1118106784

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From 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 Contents

      Acknowledgments 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

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