Resilienz und posttraumatisches Wachstum im personzentrierten Fokus

Abstract

Resilience and posttraumtatic growth from a personcentred perspective. The concept of resilience and the concept of post traumatic growth are described and the current research status is presented. Compatibilities and differences with the person-centered approach are discussed. In view of the maintaining and enhancing components of the actualizing tendency and the meaning of specific relationship experiences parallels arise. A case example clarifies aspects of post traumatic growth. References to the therapeutic practice, especially the facilitation of post traumatic growth, critical conclusions and open questions in research complete the essay.