In Episode 39 we are joined by Dr. Chris Davis from Carleton University to learn about posttraumatic growth following trauma. Chris shares with us how individuals make cognitive and emotional adaptations that promote personal growth and health following traumatic life events. Plus, we get a sneak peek at new work from Dr. Davis’ lab about the psychological costs of keeping secrets from your partner! What is posttraumatic growth? After an individual experiences a trauma, how does that change their philosophy towards life? Is it possible to elicit posttraumatic growth and should clinicians try? How do expectations about positive life events moderate personal growth outcomes? All this and much more in Posttraumatic Growth and Secrets with Dr. Chris Davis!
References
Davis, C. G., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., & Larson, J. (1998). Making sense of loss and benefiting from the experience: Two construals of meaning. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 75(2), 561-574. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.75.2.561
Davis, C., & Novoa, D. (2013). Meaning-making following spinal cord injury: Individual differences and within-person change. Rehabilitation Psychology, 58(2), 166-177. doi:10.1037/a0031554