The Paradox of Trauma and Growth in Pastoral and Spiritual Care

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Mary Beth Werdel is associate professor of Pastoral Care & Counseling at Fordham University.

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This book is an introduction to trauma and growth that bridges the gap between psychological and spiritual responses to suffering. Through the hopeful metaphor of night blooming, it encourages pastoral and mental health professionals' understandings of trauma and demonstrates how to frame growth in an integrated and ethical way.

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Introduction

Chapter 1: The 'T' in PTG

Chapter 2: The Paradox of Trauma and Growth

Chapter 3: Night Blooming: A Metaphor of Posttraumatic Growth

Chapter 4: Religion, Spirituality, and Night Blooming: Engaging, Coping, and Virtue in the Paradox

Chapter 5: Witnessing the Night Bloom: Working in the Paradox

Conclusion

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About the Author