It is important to recognize the pain that accompanies trauma. At the same time, we are learning that positive psychological changes are possible for survivors, who can emerge from their nightmares with a newfound sense of strength, courage, and resilience. In this webinar, we will discuss the nature of post-traumatic growth and how we, as clinicians, can work with clients to foster its development.

We will explore the range of positive outcomes that can occur for a person following a trauma, which includes a new appreciation of life, the desire to help others, a deeper sense of spirituality, and a more profound connection to one’s inner wisdom. You will become familiar with the theory of “post-traumatic growth” which seeks to explain how and why this type of transformation might occur after a trauma. You will also learn what you can do to pave the way for clients to experience post-traumatic growth on their journey toward healing.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Define the theory of “post-traumatic growth”
• Describe how post-traumatic growth occurs
• Determine how to foster post-traumatic growth in clients
• Explain the different types of post-traumatic growth