This post reviews a recent paper on posttraumatic growth, published in Personality and Individual Differences. But first, I will explain what we mean by trauma, posttraumatic growth, and core beliefs.

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Public unrest is straining mental health nationwide, especially in BIPOC communities, as culturally responsive and decolonizing therapy approaches gain ground.

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Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is ...

Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital (FBCH) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) are identifying new and innovative ways to deliver healthcare training to America’s military. In an ...

Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found. View on ...