Tag: Post Traumatic Growth

7 Psychology Talks on Resilience with Dr. Andrea Dinardo

On By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Coping Strategies, Health Psychology, Mental Health Education, Motivation, Personal Growth, Positive Psychology, Resilience, Resources, Strengths, Stress Hardiness, The Drive Magazine, Thriving, Video 

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Resilience Article: 
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What Trauma Taught Me About Happiness

On By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn courage, Happiness, Health, Hope, Mental Health Education, Personal Growth, Positive Psychology, Resilience, Video52 Comments
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Is it possible to feel joy in the face of adversity?

Strength during the lowest of lows?

Creativity in the midst of destruction?

Peace in difficulty?

Vibrancy during cancer?

Happiness during COVID-19?

In the video below, I share some personal examples from my own upbringing on how my parents found strength and contentment during even the darkest of times.

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Can trauma and happiness coexist?

I’d love to hear your ideas, theories, and personal stories.

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Post Traumatic Growth: Can Adversity Be Good for You?

On By Dr. Andrea DinardoIn Change and Transformation, Hope, Optimism, Personal Growth, Positive Psychology, Public Speaking, Resilience, Self Reflection, Training and Development, Video18 Comments

Can Adversity Be Good for You?

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In my latest video from a Positive Psychology Keynote at a Student Success Conference:

You will hear the remarkable stories of teachers, social workers, and principals who suffered greatly through illness, injuries, and difficult pregnancies.

Eventually rising up (with time and support) to greater heights in their current lives.

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What is Post Traumatic Growth?

Post traumatic growth (PTG) can be defined as positive personal changes that result from the survivor’s struggle to deal with trauma and its psychological consequences.

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The process of post traumatic growth can lead to 1. improved relationships, 2. more compassion, 3. openness, 4. appreciation for life, 5. spiritual growth, 6. personal strength, and 7. a renewed sense of possibilities in the world.

Original Source: http://www.ptsdassociation.com

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Reflection Questions

1. Do you believe the benefits of adversity outweigh the negatives?

2.  Which factors hinder an individual’s ability to recover and bounce back?

3. Which factors enhance an individual’s capacity for resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG)?

4. Is the recovery and resilience for physical health trauma the same or different as mental health adversity? Why or why not?

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