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Primer on Posttraumatic Growth: An Introduction and Guide
Mary Beth Werdel
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Description for Primer on Posttraumatic Growth: An Introduction and Guide
Paperback. "From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical and current research, to practical clinical directions, Primer on Posttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding us and moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth in the post-trauma/loss world. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
"From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical and current research, to practical clinical directions, Primer on Posttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding us and moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth in the post-trauma/loss world. This is a comprehensive, practical, and readable work that should be at hand for any mental health clinician, pastoral care professional, or student preparing for these professions."
—J. Shep Jeffreys, EdD, FT, author of Helping Grieving People—When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for Care Providers, Second Edition
"From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical and current research, to practical clinical directions, Primer on Posttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding us and moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth in the post-trauma/loss world. This is a comprehensive, practical, and readable work that should be at hand for any mental health clinician, pastoral care professional, or student preparing for these professions."
—J. Shep Jeffreys, EdD, FT, author of Helping Grieving People—When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for Care Providers, Second Edition
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Drawing on the growing empirical and theoretical material on posttraumatic growth—an outgrowth of the positive psychology movement—Primer on Posttraumatic Growth provides insight, depth, and treatment recommendations for both the clinicians who work with those who have experienced dramatic negative events in their lives and for other professionals who support victims of trauma and extreme stress.
This essential primer examines:
- The connections between meaning and growth
- The impact of cognitive processing on posttraumatic growth
- Positive emotion and posttraumatic growth
- Posttraumatic growth and an "open" personality
- The human drive to be in positive and important interpersonal relationships
- Forgiveness: can it be extended towards all areas of posttraumatic growth?
- Posttraumatic growth and religious and spiritual variables
- Wisdom and posttraumatic growth
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
373g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118106785
SKU
V9781118106785
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About Mary Beth Werdel
MARY BETH WERDEL, PHD, is an assistant professor at Fordham University. She writes and lectures on the relationships between posttraumatic growth and both positive and negative aspects of spirituality. Dr. Werdel is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and family therapist, skilled in working with families from a variety of cultural and experiential backgrounds. ROBERT J. WICKS, PSYD, is ... Read more
Reviews for Primer on Posttraumatic Growth: An Introduction and Guide
"Primer on Post-Traumatic Growth: An Introduction and guide by Mary Beth Werdel and Robert J. Wicks provides a clearly written and accessible overview and discussion of posttraumatic growth for clients and other supportive caregivers of victims of trauma and extreme stress." (Springer Science & Business, May 2015)