Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Practice

From the authors who pioneered the concept of posttraumatic growth comes Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Practice, a book that brings the study of growth after trauma into the twenty-first century. Clinicians will find a framework that’s easy to use and flexible enough to be tailored to the needs of particular clients and specific therapeutic approaches. This book teaches clinicians how to assess posttraumatic growth and address it in treatment while considering cultural contexts.

Key Features

• Framework for assessing and addressing posttraumatic growth.
• Empathetic approach through "expert companionship."
• Adaptable to various therapeutic approaches and client needs.
• Case examples illustrating the application of the model.

Additional Information

Clinicians will come away from this book having learned how the changes they’re promoting will be received in various cultural contexts. The process developed from an empirically-based model of posttraumatic growth can promote important personal changes in the aftermath of traumatic events.