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Upside : the new science of post-traumatic growth / Jim Rendon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, : Touchstone, [2015]Description: xv, 269 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781476761633 (hardcover)
  • 1476761639 (hardcover)
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Contents:
Reversing psychology : how two researchers discovered the transformative power of trauma -- The psychiatrist in the death camp : from modern psychology to popular culture, post-traumatic growth is everywhere -- That was traumatic? : neuroscience and the personal nature of trauma -- Telling a new story : why your narrative makes or breaks growth -- Relying on others : community and support are vital for change -- Expressing yourself : growth requires honest communication -- Looking for the positive : the transformative power of optimism -- Finding meaning in faith : the religious path to growth -- Opening up to new experiences : creativity spurs change -- Racing boats and climbing mountains : getting active opens the door to growth -- Bonding with those who get it : how the sad dads saved each other -- Managing distress and learning to grow : the path to change through therapy -- Fulfillment vs. happiness : why growth can last a lifetime.
Summary: Drawing on interviews with researchers and trauma survivors, a journalist delves into the study of post-traumatic stress disorder, using accessible language, prescriptive takeaways, and tools to promote positive responses to trauma.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the tradition of Po Bronson and Paul Tough, journalist Jim Rendon delivers a deeply reported look at the life-changing implications of post-traumatic growth--an emerging field of psychological research that shows how the suffering caused by traumatic events can be harnessed as a force for self-improvement and success rather than destruction.

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is at the center of national conversation and a widely recognized psychological condition. But an equally valid, though lesser known outcome of trauma is post-traumatic growth. While many survivors suffer long-term emotional damage, over the last several decades psychologists have discovered that with the right circumstances and proper support, survivors can actually emerge from their trauma stronger, more focused, and with a new and clear vision for the future. In fact, as many as two-thirds of trauma survivors report positive changes--far more than suffer from PTSD.

But how can terrible events lead to remarkable and dramatic breakthroughs? Upside seeks to answer this question by taking a deep-dive look at this burgeoning new field of study. Comprised of interviews with leading researchers and dozens of trauma survivors, Rendon paints a vivid and comprehensive portrait of this groundbreaking field. With accessible language, prescriptive takeaways, and specific tools to promote positive responses to trauma, this book is perfect for anyone interested in the ways that traumatic events shape people. It is particularly useful for trauma survivors or their loved ones seeking a more hopeful and positive future.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-269)

Reversing psychology : how two researchers discovered the transformative power of trauma -- The psychiatrist in the death camp : from modern psychology to popular culture, post-traumatic growth is everywhere -- That was traumatic? : neuroscience and the personal nature of trauma -- Telling a new story : why your narrative makes or breaks growth -- Relying on others : community and support are vital for change -- Expressing yourself : growth requires honest communication -- Looking for the positive : the transformative power of optimism -- Finding meaning in faith : the religious path to growth -- Opening up to new experiences : creativity spurs change -- Racing boats and climbing mountains : getting active opens the door to growth -- Bonding with those who get it : how the sad dads saved each other -- Managing distress and learning to grow : the path to change through therapy -- Fulfillment vs. happiness : why growth can last a lifetime.

Drawing on interviews with researchers and trauma survivors, a journalist delves into the study of post-traumatic stress disorder, using accessible language, prescriptive takeaways, and tools to promote positive responses to trauma.

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