Positive growth following trauma – clinical perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20159453 |
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| Authors | Atle Dyregrov (0000-0003-3281-030X, Center for Crisis Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway, corresponding author), Kari Dyregrov (0000-0002-6511-5410, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences & Center for Crisis Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Norway, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 109-114 |
| Publication date | 2019-09-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Bereavement Care (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0268-2621 • E-ISSN: 1944-8279 |
| Publisher | Cruse Bereavement Care (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02682621.2019.1679462 |
| OpenAlex | W2989861248 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
Although positive growth is possible following the loss of a loved one, meaning construction and redefinition of reality may represent a very difficult transition. Professionals must be careful in how they convey optimism and the prospects of growth to families that have recently suffered trauma and loss. At the same time, it is certainly true that they are able to steer people towards recognition of strengths and the possibility of growth and learning. In this article, various approaches that could be used in establishing such outcomes are communicated, in order to assist in providing a way in which people can make life bearable after tragedy has struck
Business · Optimism · Posttraumatic growth · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology · Social Psychology
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