9. Post-Traumatic Growth

Articles

Can A Tragedy Be Good For Us? (May 1997)

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the long lasting negative effects of trauma on a person's well-being. But have you ever heard of "post-traumatic growth?"

Psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun at the University

Out Of The Rubble And The Tears (September 2001)

This article examines the concept of posttraumatic growth and how it applies to life's tragedies. The terrorist attacks in New York and at the Pentagon are the backdrop for coping ideas based on the research of psychologists Sharon Smith at Georgia State University and Lawrence Calhoun and Richard Tedeschi at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Does Tragedy Bring Us Together? (September 2002)

This article reviews the research on positive coping with tragedy, especially in the wake of the events of 9/11. The immediate impact of 9/11 was within the first month. Pre-9/11 attitudes about community, togetherness and qualties such as kindness and neighborly concern are compared with post-9/11 attitudes and behaviors. The tragedy had a beneficial effect on our nation's sense of community and compassion for each other.

Trauma Challenges Basic Beliefs (October 2004)

This article summarizes the research of psychologist Seymour Epstein in his work on the effects of trauma on our basic beliefs. The challenge is incorporating the traumatic event into a world view that is threatened by the event itself.

Riding A Dangerous Wind (January 2005)

This article emphasizes the need for stress in our lives as a spur for personal growth. We need to seek out challenge and invite stress into our lives. Some stress is univited and pushes into paths were we are forced to cope and grow.

Ten Ways We Can Grow From A Crisis (August 2009)

This article describes different ways a crisis situation can be a growth experience. This is based on research by Rudolph Moos at Stanford University.

About Dr. Farmer Archive of Newspaper Columns Family Farm and Ranch Mediation Services Val Farmer's Blog - Musings in Mongolia Books Contact Dr. Farmer	Dr. Val Farmer	Search:
	Rural Mental Health & Family Relationships

	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling Rural Topics III. Farm Crisis and Stress 9. Post-Traumatic Growth Login Articles Can A Tragedy Be Good For Us? (May 1997) Post-traumatic stress disorder is the long lasting negative effects of trauma on a person's well-being. But have you ever heard of "post-traumatic growth?" Psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun at the University Out Of The Rubble And The Tears (September 2001) This article examines the concept of posttraumatic growth and how it applies to life's tragedies. The terrorist attacks in New York and at the Pentagon are the backdrop for coping ideas based on the research of psychologists Sharon Smith at Georgia State University and Lawrence Calhoun and Richard Tedeschi at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Does Tragedy Bring Us Together? (September 2002) This article reviews the research on positive coping with tragedy, especially in the wake of the events of 9/11. The immediate impact of 9/11 was within the first month. Pre-9/11 attitudes about community, togetherness and qualties such as kindness and neighborly concern are compared with post-9/11 attitudes and behaviors. The tragedy had a beneficial effect on our nation's sense of community and compassion for each other. Trauma Challenges Basic Beliefs (October 2004) This article summarizes the research of psychologist Seymour Epstein in his work on the effects of trauma on our basic beliefs. The challenge is incorporating the traumatic event into a world view that is threatened by the event itself. Riding A Dangerous Wind (January 2005) This article emphasizes the need for stress in our lives as a spur for personal growth. We need to seek out challenge and invite stress into our lives. Some stress is univited and pushes into paths were we are forced to cope and grow. Ten Ways We Can Grow From A Crisis (August 2009) This article describes different ways a crisis situation can be a growth experience. This is based on research by Rudolph Moos at Stanford University.