Research Finding 1: Post-traumatic Growth
Post-traumatic growth, as the term suggests, is predicated on experiencing trauma. However, is suffering always necessary for growth? Research shows that highly positive experiences can lead to as much growth as highly negative events, provided we find meaning in them. There is, indeed, a phenomenon of post-ecstatic growth. Yet, we often overlook positive events as opportunities for personal development, both individually and on a societal level.
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