Post-Traumatic Growth Psychology

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In today’s world, depression and stress have become the most common part of an individual’s life, even a 6 years old child is now found to be at risk of stress and anxiety. Traumas and tragic incidents are believed to leave a deep mark on an individual’s mental and social health however recent studies have shown that some people are auspicious to take the benefit of the misfortune. This condition is known as post traumatic growth (PTG). In this type of growth, there is a positive change in an individual that comes in actuality due to the stress or major calamity of life. Studies have shown that various religions proved the theory of Post traumatic Growth hundreds of years ago in which it was clearly declared that the behavior of humans can …show more content…

One study proved that such disastrous incidents motivate the veterans to help others. It makes them understand what it feels like to undergo a tragic incident. This makes them comprehend the pain of people and they try to help more people. Not only this, various other positive aspects have also been observed which includes the desire of veterans to live each day to its fullest, it makes them cope up with the tough times of their lives, they learn how to control the emotions in disastrous events, self-reliance and elevation of self-confidence. Moreover, number of studies proved that post traumatic growth also includes the amplified fortitude in accomplishing the goals of life. It makes them more loyal to their loved ones and they give their best when they make an obligation (Moran, S., Burker, E. J., & Schmidt, J, …show more content…

Seligman, a huge name in the industry of psychology suggested that soldiers should be trained in a way that make them more adaptable to the situation rather than stressing over the tragedy, this would make a person more positive with life. Veterans should be provided with proper training that will corroborate to be beneficial in limiting their panic reactions over different situations. Tweedell, a veteran who served in the wars in Iraq during the era of 2003 and 2004 explained his life by stating that “There are highs and lows, and you don’t know if it is your own mood or sleep deprivation or road rage”. Due to his job, his wife divorced him and his home was broken. He was not positive with the life because he found it hard to return to a broken home. This reveals that buoyancy is related to augmented pliability (Keane et. al

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