Posttraumatic growth, as defined by Calhoun and Tedeschi (1999, p. 11), is the “positive change that the individual experiences as a result of the struggle with a traumatic event.” It is a process by which an individual who experience significantly stressful events utilize individual characteristics, support, disclosure and more significantly, cognitive processing of cognitive structures to neutralize the traumatic event to achieve growth (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). In a study by Duan, Guo and Gan (2015) it has been stated that life threatening events cause PTG such that positive changes in behavior and transcendences from traumatic experiences are manifested in PTG. Furthermore, they pointed out that predictors of health-related outcomes, such as PTG, in the context of traumas include personalities, traits, and qualities. Accordingly, individuals with stronger positive traits are able to fully utilize their internal and external resources to overcome their adversities in life. In developing a scale for posttraumatic growth, Tedeschi and Calhoun (1996), found five factors through which PTG can be measured. These factors include: relating to others, finding new possibilities personal strength, gaining spiritual change, and having appreciation of life In the study by Janoff-Bulman (2004), a tri-model for posttraumatic …show more content…
In the study of Ullman (2014), posttraumatic growth was explored, following traumatic events, specifically child sexual abuse, assault-related factors and post-assault responses across different cultures. It was found that assault characteristics were weak predictors of PTG. On the other hand, positive social reactions from others predicted greater PTG. They suggested that modified social psychological factors should be facilitated when treating victims of traumatic
Antwone Fisher presents characteristics consistent with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p. 271). The American Psychiatric Association described the characteristics of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, as “the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to one or more traumatic events” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p. 271). The American Psychological Association (2013) outlines the criterion for diagnosis outlined in eight diagnostic criterion sublevels (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, pp. 271-272). Criterion A is measured by “exposure to actual or threatened” serious trauma or injury based upon one or more factors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p.
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For all teens, the transition into adulthood is generally seen as a challenging and scary process. For teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as their caregivers, this transition is often more complicated. The period of transition for individuals with ASD into adulthood is intensely more challenging due to their “unique characteristics, the lack of services that address the special needs of such individuals in adulthood, and the expectations of society for a typical path to adulthood in the face of atypical problems” (Geller and Greenberg, 2009, pg. 93). Without the necessary resources to transition, teens with ASD find themselves unprepared for life at work, in college, or community living. Through this paper, the reader will obtain knowledge in regards to what ASD is, the barriers it yields concerning the transition into adulthood, and the effects it has on the individual as well
...manifest developmental, behavioral, and emotional problems. This implies the interpersonal nature of trauma and may explain the influence of veteran Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on the child’s development and eventual, long-term and long-lasting consequences for the child’s personality. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2525831).
Judith Herman, from Trauma and Recovery, said “Traumatic events are extraordinary, not because they occur rarely, but rather because they overwhelm the ordinary human adaptations to life” (John A. Rich, Theodore Corbin, & Sandra Bloom, 2008. Trauma does not involve the same experiences for everyone; each individual is unique in that they, and only they, can decide what is traumatic for them. Before discussing what positive things can come from suffering a traumatic experience, one must first understand that negative things can arise as well. Trauma “shatters people’s basic assumptions about themselves and the world they live in”. Three basic assumptions are challenged by trauma: (1) the belief in personal invulnerability; (2) the perception of the world as meaningful and comprehensible; and (3) the view of ourselves in a positive light” (Baumgardner & Crothers, 2009, p. 67)....
The effects of abuse tend to vary with different children but any type of abuse can cause serious damage. Not all children display the same responses to physical and emotional abuse. A few of the typical emotional responses include; showing excessive fear, extreme anger, low self-esteem, and an inability to trust adult figures. In contrast a few physical responses are difficulties developing speech patters, difficulties getting involved with other ch...
Posttraumatic Growth and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder a study made in University of North Carolina demonstrated that the most common postwar psychological effect in veterans is called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that its antonym is called Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). PTSD is a negative effect to trauma and PTG is a positive one. This study proved that being at combat does not always come with negative aftermath, but sometimes even with positive ones. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder includes intense fear, nightmares, and terror about a certain distressing event seen or felt at war. Posttraumatic Growth on the other hand, involves positive looks towards life, optimism, closer relationships with family members and closer to religion (if involved) also. The causes behind both of these psychological effects are most of the time the same, being clearly exposed to cruel combat. Seeing other soldiers who trained with you catch on fire, or lose their arms and legs can be the most devastating image a soldier has ever seen, resulting in mental damage such as having PTSD. (Schmidt & Moran & Burker. 34-40).
The first phase is psychoeducation and parenting skills. In the first sessions we discuss the definition and nature of trauma, the effects of trauma on the brain, how it affects cognitions, behaviors, etc. This treatment approach focuses on trauma—it is in the name. It does not necessarily require a formal PTSD diagnosis, but the psychoeducation does focus on the effects of trauma, and the impact of post-traumatic stress. Essentially, it focuses on the label and “mental illness” of PTSD. Reality therapy would shy away from a focus on illness. Reality therapy would encourage the clinician to avoid the labels and focus on the choices behind the condition (pg. 15). Unfortunately, for victims of severe trauma, the neurological impact is very real. Ignoring it will not help the treatment process.
Having faced either physical and/or sexual maltreatment, young people who are maltreated tend to have impaired physical and emotional social functions.
Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) describes the phenomenon of traumatized people growing – becoming stronger, healthier, happier, and in all aspects better – as a result of their traumatic experiences. PTG can be expressed as the improvement experienced in various facets of one’s life and self, as a result of having struggled with trauma. Calhoun and Tedeschi began asking, in the 1980s, about the possibility of people growing from their traumatic experiences. Tedeschi and Calhoun describe PTG as ‘positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances’. Put differently, ‘posttraumatic growth is positive change that the individual experiences as a result of the struggle with a traumatic event’. The end result is that growth can occur after trauma. The key to the growth is struggle; the individual experiences growth after much struggle with the trauma to find its particular meaning and purpose, with a new worldview to better make sense of the traumatic experience. Trauma leads to struggle with painful experiences and suffering through the symptoms that consequently
... exposed to abusive environments show delays or restrictions in their physical growth as well as in their mental development (Smith, 1975).
This research is guided by two major theories. First, Transactional Theory, which is a widely accepted theory of coping developed by Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman. Second, the Control Theory developed by Charles Carver and Michael Scheier.
Provide written reflection on your own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational objectives given in the scenario. [1.1]
Mental health refers to the state of individuals psychologically, emotionally and socially. Mental health affects a person’s emotions, feelings, thoughts, and sections when exposed to different situations. Furthermore, mental health is responsible for a person’s reaction to stress and other social conditions. Generally, mental health affects how a person relates to others and their ability to understand and interact with them. Therefore, problems that affect a person’s mental health affect the abilities to socialize, their feelings, moods, reaction to situations. The person experiencing mental health problem may portray different behaviors when confronted with different issues. Mental health issues have several