Practices that Facilitate the Experience of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) for Therapists working with Clients who Have Complex Trauma

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dc.contributor.authorJanik, Angelica
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-11T21:18:50Z
dc.date.available2025-03-11T21:18:50Z
dc.date.issued2024-12-17
dc.description.abstractThis literature review introduces the emerging concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) in contrast to the extensively studied post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While PTSD has been the focal point in trauma research, PTG is gaining recognition for its potential to transform negative experiences into positive growth. This review explores PTG through the theoretical lens of Polyvagal Theory, with additional insights from resilience portfolios, poly-strengths, and ecological systems theory. The review examines the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex trauma on long-term health and psychological well-being, highlighting the gaps in research related to PTG. By synthesizing existing studies and identifying limitations in the current literature, I aim to provide mental health practitioners with strategies through my interpretation of facilitating PTG among individuals who have experienced complex trauma. Ultimately, the paper seeks to enhance therapeutic practices and contribute to the broader field of counseling psychology by offering a new perspective on fostering resilience and growth in the face of adversity.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2888
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectpost-traumatic growth
dc.subjecttrauma
dc.subjectpolyvagal theory
dc.subjectadverse childhood experiences
dc.subjectbottom-up processing
dc.subjecttop-down processing
dc.titlePractices that Facilitate the Experience of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) for Therapists working with Clients who Have Complex Trauma
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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Practices that Facilitate the Experience of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) for Therapists Working with Clients Who Have Complex Trauma By Angelica Janik A Capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Counselling (MC) City University of Canada Alberta Virtual Campus, Canada Site December 17, 2024 APPROVED BY Dr. Darlene Cyrus-Blaize, Ed.D., CPRO, Capstone Instructor, Master of Counselling Faculty School of Health and Social Sciences
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