Post Traumatic Growth
Richard discusses the connection between personality traits, particularly openness to experience, and the likelihood of achieving post traumatic growth. He highlights his work at the Bouldercrest Institute, where programs are designed specifically for veterans and first responders, emphasizing the importance of peer facilitators who have lived through similar experiences. The institute has seen remarkable results, showcasing the potential for growth after trauma through a structured, research-based approach.In this clip
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The Psychology Podcast
Richard Tedeschi || The Science of Post-Traumatic Growth
Related Questions
What relates to post-traumatic growth?
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional response to past events, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question relates to the episode "Psychologist Shows How to CHANGE the Way You THINK About LIFE | Benjamin Hardy" and the clip "Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth."
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional response to past events, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'? This question relates to the episode Psychologist Shows How to CHANGE the Way You THINK About LIFE | Benjamin Hardy and the clip Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth.