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Positive Adjustment to Threatening Events: An Organismic Valuing Theory of Growth through Adversity
A positive psychological theory of growth through adversity is proposed. The organismic valuing theory of growth through adversity posits an intrinsic motivation toward growth, showing how this leads… Expand
THERAPY WORK AND THERAPISTS' POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE WELL-BEING
A substantial literature testifies to the potential negative effects of therapy work on therapists. However, little is known about the potential positive effects of this work. The present study… Expand
Religion, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth: a systematic review
A search of the published literature identified 11 empirical studies that reported links between religion, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth. A review of these 11 studies produced three main… Expand
Trauma, recovery, and growth: Positive psychological perspectives on posttraumatic stress.
Preface. Contributors. Part I: Toward An Integrative Positive Psychology of Posttraumatic Experience. 1. Positive Psychological Perspectives on Posttraumatic Stress: An Integrative Psychosocial… Expand
Post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth: current issues and recommendations for future research
- S. Ayers, S. Joseph, K. McKenzie-McHarg, P. Slade, K. Wijma
- Psychology, Medicine
- Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and…
- 1 January 2008
Background. An increasing body of research shows that a proportion of women experience significant symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. Aims and method. An… Expand
Changes in outlook following disaster: The preliminary development of a measure to assess positive and negative responses
- S. Joseph, Ruth Williams, W. Yule
- Psychology
- 1 April 1993
Although the introduction of PTSD (APA, 1980, 1987) has fueled much interest into the psychological sequelae of disaster, little attention has been paid to the more existential changes in outlook… Expand
Peer victimization and its relationship to self-concept and depression among schoolgirls
Bullying is thought to be a widespread phenomenon in schools, one which often has serious psychological consequences for those who are victimized. There is a need, therefore, to identify those… Expand
Positive Therapy: A Meta-Theory for Positive Psychological Practice
The Positive Psychology Movement and Positive Therapy. Positive Psychology, Fundamental Assumptions, and Values. The Organismic Valuing Process and Person-centred Theories. Client-centred Therapy and… Expand
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Qualified therapists’ experience of personal therapy
Abstract Recent work shows that the majority of therapists strongly value personal therapy for what it can bring to their professional practice, and for personal development. The aim of this study… Expand