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- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances. An individual may experience this as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening and may affect mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual well-being.
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Jul 25, 2023 · Most studies have primarily focused on the role of dysfunctional cognitions in the persistence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, we extend research in this area by investigating the role of problem-solving appraisal, an adaptive cognitive strategy, in the association between stress and PTSD.
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PTG can be confused with resilience, but the two are different constructs (see "The post-traumatic growth inventory" below). "PTG is sometimes considered synonymous with resilience because becoming more resilient as a result of struggle with trauma can be an example of PTG—but PTG is different from resilience, says Kanako Taku, PhD, associate profe...
How many people experience PTG? Tedeschi prefers not to put a hard number on it. "It all depends on the trauma, the circumstances, the timing of the measurement … [and] on how you define growth using the PTGI, looking at total score, means, factors or individual items," he says. However, he estimates that about one-half to two-thirds of people show...
Is it possible to prepare people for PTG, to pave the way should tragedy or trauma strike? Yes, says Tedeschi, noting that psychologists can "allow people to understand that this may be a possibility for themselves" and is a "fairly normal process" if and when trauma occurs. More often, though, therapists will become involved not before adversity h...
Oct 23, 2020 · 1. The sense of self in the aftermath of trauma. Trauma can profoundly affect the sense of self (Schore, 2003) – leaving a lasting imprint on both the cognitive and the somatic domains of an individual’s sense of self (Lanius, Frewen, Tursich, Jetly, & McKinnon, 2015; for a review, see Frewen et al., 2008, 2020).
- Ruth A Lanius, Ruth A Lanius, Braeden A Terpou, Margaret C McKinnon, Margaret C McKinnon, Margaret C...
- 10.1080/20008198.2020.1807703
- 2020
- Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2020; 11(1): 1807703.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.
Sep 15, 2024 · Explore the psychological concept of posttraumatic growth, its domains, measurement, and clinical applications in trauma recovery and personal development.
Trauma-informed care (TIC) involves a broad understanding of traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma. Providers need to understand how trauma can affect treatment presentation, engagement, and the outcome of behavioral health services.
Post- Traumatic Growth is the positive psychological change that some individuals experience after a life crisis or traumatic event. Post-traumatic growth doesn’t deny deep distress, but...
