What doesn't kill us : the new psychology of posttraumatic growth /

Joseph, Stephen (College teacher)

What doesn't kill us : the new psychology of posttraumatic growth / Stephen Joseph. - New York : Basic Books, c2011. - xvii, 268 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-256) and index.

Everything changes -- The flipside of trauma -- The emotional toll of trauma -- The biology of trauma -- Growth following adversity -- Transformation -- The theory of the shattered vase -- Paths to posttraumatic growth -- Putting the growth mindset to work -- Nurturing growth -- Conclusion.

From a psychological standpoint, explores the concept that such traumatic events as illness, separation, and assault, can improve the sufferer's quality of life despite any emotional pain sustained.

9780465019410 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0465019412 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780465032334 (pbk.) 0465032338 (pbk.)

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Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--psychology.

RC 552 .P67 J673 2011