Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question.
As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma?
This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.
What is Struggle Well Podcast ?
Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from the Boulder Crest Foundation, a series focused on transforming struggle into strength and growth. We believe every person has the capacity to live a great life filled with passion, purpose, and service. Through real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, this podcast explores what it means to live well through life's challenges.