Displaying 1 of 1 2015 Format: Book Author: Rendon, Jim, author. Title: Upside : the new science of post-traumatic growth / Jim Rendon. Edition: First Touchstone hardcover edition. Publisher, Date: New York : Touchstone, 2015. ©2015 Description: xv, 269 pages ; 24 cm Summary: Drawing on interviews with researchers and trauma survivors, a journalist delves into the study of post-traumatic stress disorder, using accessible language, prescriptive takeaways, and tools to promote positive responses to trauma. Subjects: Psychic trauma. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Life change events -- Psychological aspects. Other Title: New science of post-traumatic growth Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-269). Contents: Reversing psychology : how two researchers discovered the transformative power of trauma -- The psychiatrist in the death camp : from modern psychology to popular culture, post-traumatic growth is everywhere -- That was traumatic? : neuroscience and the personal nature of trauma -- Telling a new story : why your narrative makes or breaks growth -- Relying on others : community and support are vital for change -- Expressing yourself : growth requires honest communication -- Looking for the positive : the transformative power of optimism -- Finding meaning in faith : the religious path to growth -- Opening up to new experiences : creativity spurs change -- Racing boats and climbing mountains : getting active opens the door to growth -- Bonding with those who get it : how the sad dads saved each other -- Managing distress and learning to grow : the path to change through therapy -- Fulfillment vs. happiness : why growth can last a lifetime. LCCN: 2015002864 ISBN: 9781476761633 1476761639 Other Number: 894936856 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 535627 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 155.935 Rendon Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
