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That which does not kill us makes us stronger. (Nietzsche) The
phenomenon of positive personal change following devastating events
has been recognized since ancient times, but given little attention
by contemporary psychologists and psychiatrists, who have tended to
focus on the negative consequences of stress. In recent years,
evidence from diverse fields has converged to suggest the reality
and pervasive importance of the processes the editors sum up as
posttraumatic growth. This volume offers the first comprehensive
overview of these processes. The authors address a variety of
traumas--among them bereavement, physical disability, terminal
illness, combat, rape, and natural disasters--following which
experiences of growth have been reported. How can sufferers from
posttraumatic stress disorder best be helped? What does
"resilience" in the face of high risk mean? Which personality
characteristics facilitate growth? To what extent is personality
change possible in adulthood? How can concepts like happiness and
self-actualization be operationalized? What role do changing belief
systems, schemas, or "assumptive worlds" play in positive
adaptation? Is "stress innoculation" possible? How do spiritual
beliefs become central for many people struck by trauma, and how
are posttraumatic growth and recovery from substance abuse or the
crises of serious physical illnesses linked? Such questions have
concerned not only the recently defined and expanding group of
"traumatologists," but also therapists of all sorts, personality
and social psychologists, developmental and cognitive researchers,
specialists in health psychology and behavioral medicine, and those
who study religion and mental health. Overcoming the challenges of
life's worst experiences can catalyze new opportunities for
individual and social development. Learning about persons who
discover or create the perception of positive change in their lives
may shed light on the problems of those who continue to suffer.
Posttraumatic Growth will stimulate dialogue among personality and
social psychologists and clinicians, and influence the theoretical
foundations and clinical agendas of investigators and practitioners
alike.
That which does not kill us makes us stronger. (Nietzsche) The
phenomenon of positive personal change following devastating events
has been recognized since ancient times, but given little attention
by contemporary psychologists and psychiatrists, who have tended to
focus on the negative consequences of stress. In recent years,
evidence from diverse fields has converged to suggest the reality
and pervasive importance of the processes the editors sum up as
posttraumatic growth. This volume offers the first comprehensive
overview of these processes. The authors address a variety of
traumas--among them bereavement, physical disability, terminal
illness, combat, rape, and natural disasters--following which
experiences of growth have been reported. How can sufferers from
posttraumatic stress disorder best be helped? What does
"resilience" in the face of high risk mean? Which personality
characteristics facilitate growth? To what extent is personality
change possible in adulthood? How can concepts like happiness and
self-actualization be operationalized? What role do changing belief
systems, schemas, or "assumptive worlds" play in positive
adaptation? Is "stress innoculation" possible? How do spiritual
beliefs become central for many people struck by trauma, and how
are posttraumatic growth and recovery from substance abuse or the
crises of serious physical illnesses linked? Such questions have
concerned not only the recently defined and expanding group of
"traumatologists," but also therapists of all sorts, personality
and social psychologists, developmental and cognitive researchers,
specialists in health psychology and behavioral medicine, and those
who study religion and mental health. Overcoming the challenges of
life's worst experiences can catalyze new opportunities for
individual and social development. Learning about persons who
discover or create the perception of positive change in their lives
may shed light on the problems of those who continue to suffer.
Posttraumatic Growth will stimulate dialogue among personality and
social psychologists and clinicians, and influence the theoretical
foundations and clinical agendas of investigators and practitioners
alike.
Trauma represents a spiritual or religious violation for many
people. Survivors attempt to make sense out of painful events,
incorporating that meaning into their current worldview in either a
harmful or a more helpful way. This volume helps mental health
practitioners—many of whom are less religious than their
clients—understand the important relationship between trauma and
spirituality, and how to best help survivors create meaning out of
their experiences. Drawing on relevant theories and research, the
authors present a new conceptual framework, the Reciprocal
Meaning-Making Model, demonstrating how it can guide both
assessment and treatment. Through the use of case material, the
authors examine a range of spiritual views, traumas, and
posttraumatic reactions that are reflective of the population as a
whole rather than targeting only specific religions or cultural
perspectives. Given the lack of scientific literature on the topic,
this book fills an important gap, and will appeal to clinicians and
researchers alike.
Widely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume
comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated
with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple
psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive,
social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspectives on this
core aspect of human experience. The forms and functions of
religious practices and rituals, conversion experiences, and
spiritual struggles are explored. Other key topics include religion
as a meaning system, religious influences on prosocial and
antisocial behavior, and connections to health, coping, and
psychotherapy. New to This Edition *Two chapters on cross-cultural
issues. *Chapters on spiritual goals, emotional values, and
mindfulness. *Reflects significant theoretical and empirical
developments in the field. *Many new authors and extensively
revised chapters. *Robust index amplifies the volume's usefulness
as a reference tool. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title
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