In the military, there tends to be a focus on coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but did you know that you can actually experience positive, impactful changes after trauma too? Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is the phenomenon of positive changes occurring after a highly challenging and difficult situation. In one study, over half of participants who screened positive for PTSD also reported moderate PTG in relation to their worst traumatic event!
So, how do you know if you’ve experienced or are experiencing post-traumatic growth? Read HPRC’s Post-traumatic Growth Self-reflection to learn about the 5 common benefits of PTG. Next, take a moment to reflect on your personal journey. Then, get detailed in a journal entry about the growth you have or are undergoing and how it’s playing a part in your everyday life.
Want to learn more about PTG? Read HPRC’s articles and blog posts below for the full scoop.
5 benefits of post-traumatic growth
Leading through tragedy: How to manage stress and build resilience
Published on: July 12, 2024
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Kang, H., et al. (2024). Posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychiatr Q, 95(1), 17–32. doi: 10.1007/s11126-023-10061-8
Mark, K. M., et al. (2018). Post-traumatic growth in the military: A systematic review. Occup Environ Med, 75(12), 904–915. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2018-105166
Tsai, J., et al. (2015). Post-traumatic growth among Veterans in the USA: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study. Psychol Med, 45(1), 165–179. doi: 10.1017/S0033291714001202