*This event is hosted by Boston College School of Social Work Continuing Education
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) represents positive psychological change occurring in some who suffered trauma.
In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of the brain-mind dyad, the role of mindfulness, the latest research pertaining to PTG, and into clinical interventions you can begin incorporating into your work now to promote your clients’ journey towards healing and growth.
You will learn how to listen for growth in your client’s language that you might otherwise miss and you will know how to share the possibility of growth at just the right times in the therapeutic journey. You will gain an introductory understanding of PTG and acquire tools and skills that can support you in the mastery of listening for and nurturing posttraumatic growth.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will define PTG and the five main factors.
2. Participants will understand the clinician's role in facilitating PTG in practice.
3. Participants will learn various PTG driven strategies to implement with clients.