Posttraumatic Growth: Possibilities for Transformation, Richard Tedeschi, PhD (Kaiser Permanente Employees and Current Trainees)

This presentation will provide a conceptual framework for how traumatic events can lead to positive change. Several types of posttraumatic growth will be described as well as the process by which it occurs. A case discussion of a traumatized child will be used to illustrate how to help facilitate the process of posttraumatic growth by being an expert companion.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define the concept of posttraumatic growth and its key features
2. Describe the five types of posttraumatic growth and how to identify these in clients
3. Utilize five phases of intervention to facilitate posttraumatic growth

Continuing Education Information

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs is approved by the California Psychological Association, Office of Professional Development, to sponsor continuing professional education for psychologists in California. The California Psychological Association is authorized by the Board of Behavioral Sciences to approve continuing education providers. The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for 3 hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals