ED PS 566 - Growing from Traumatic Life Experiences

This online course teaches about "Positive Psychology of Trauma and PTSD" (Wilson, 2006), post-traumatic growth, and stress-related growth. Students explore 20 growth concepts and three models of PTG using a case study approach. They analyze how individuals develop strengths and transform themselves after adversity. Two weeks are devoted traumatic stress reactions, but most of the course focuses on PTG.