"From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical andcurrent research, to practical clinical directions, Primer onPosttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding usand moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth inthe post-trauma/loss world. This is a comprehensive, practical, andreadable work that should be at hand for any mental healthclinician, pastoral care professional, or student preparing forthese professions."—J. Shep Jeffreys, EdD, FT, author of Helping GrievingPeople—When Tears Are Not Enough: A Handbook for CareProviders, Second Edition A guide for helping your clients overcome negative events,based on the latest research on posttraumatic growthDrawing on the growing empirical and theoretical material onposttraumatic growth—an outgrowth of the positive psychologymovement—Primer on Posttraumatic Growth providesinsight, depth, and treatment recommendations for both theclinicians who work with those who have experienced dramaticnegative events in their lives and for other professionals whosupport victims of trauma and extreme stress.This essential primer examines:The connections between meaning and growthThe impact of cognitive processing on posttraumatic growthPositive emotion and posttraumatic growthPosttraumatic growth and an "open" personalityThe human drive to be in positive and important interpersonalrelationshipsForgiveness: can it be extended towards all areas ofposttraumatic growth?Posttraumatic growth and religious and spiritual variablesWisdom and posttraumatic growth