There is no denying the psychological & physical costs of trauma but suffering a traumatic experience does not necessarily mean you'll develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) & have to live with its debilitating long-term symptoms While the process of recovering from trauma is difficult & painful survivors also experience post-traumatic growth (PTG) & with the right approach to healing the same challenges that create PTSD can also set the stage for a psychological rebirth The Post-Traumatic Growth Workbook expands the focus on post-traumatic stress & its related difficulties to include the significant potential for positive growth in the aftermath of trauma With this guide you'll learn more about traumatic experiences & their short- & long-term effects discover where you are in your own process explore vulnerability as an important aspect of post-traumatic strength identify & develop other strengths for coping with-and growing beyond-your trauma & successfully integrate your experience into your personal story Navigating the aftereffects of trauma is a difficult journey but many people report having a new appreciation for life & feeling even more resilient after working through their traumatic event Using this powerful PTG-based workbook you'll find it's possible to come out of your trauma even stronger & wiser