Primer on Posttraumatic Growth

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"From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical andcurrent research, to practical clinical directions, Primer onPosttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding usand moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth inthe post-trauma/loss world. This is a comprehensive, practical, andreadable work that should be at hand for any mental healthclinician, pastoral care professional, or student preparing forthese professions." --J. Shep Jeffreys, EdD, FT, author of Helping GrievingPeople--When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for CareProviders, Second Edition A guide for helping your clients overcome negative events,based on the latest research on posttraumatic growth Drawing on the growing empirical and theoretical material onposttraumatic growth--an outgrowth of the positive psychologymovement--Primer on Posttraumatic Growth providesinsight, depth, and treatment recommendations for both theclinicians who work with those who have experienced dramaticnegative events in their lives and for other professionals whosupport victims of trauma and extreme stress. This essential primer examines: * The connections between meaning and growth * The impact of cognitive processing on posttraumatic growth * Positive emotion and posttraumatic growth * Posttraumatic growth and an "open" personality * The human drive to be in positive and important interpersonalrelationships * Forgiveness: can it be extended towards all areas ofposttraumatic growth? * Posttraumatic growth and religious and spiritual variables * Wisdom and posttraumatic growth

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Mary Beth Werdel

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Clinical Psychology Health & Behavioral Clinical Psychology Klinische Psychologie Klinische Psychologie / Verhalten Posttraumatische Erkrankung Psychologie Psychology Psychotherapie u. Beratung Psychotherapy & Counseling

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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)
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