PTSD AND THE RESILIENCE TRIAD: LEVERAGING POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH, MINDFULNESS, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR RECOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

More than half of the general population experience one traumatic event or the other in their lifetime, with the most common being tragic accidents and life-threatening injuries, unexpected death of a loved one, witnessing someone seriously injured or killed and  or being the victim of a crime. This position paper discusses the resilience triad which comprise post-traumatic growth, mindfulness and social support as a vital framework for promoting recovery and transformation in individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). By acknowledging their interconnectedness as a component that can adopt a holistic approach to PTSD recovery, leading to improved outcome and enhanced well-being. It explores the significance of each component, their intersections, and the implications for treatment approaches. By emphasizing resilience and growth, we can move beyond mere symptom reduction and support individuals in reclaiming their lives and rediscovering purpose and meaning.

Keywords: Post-traumatic growth (PTG), mindfulness, social-support, recovery, transformation.

Ethics and Conflict of Interest

The authors of the study acted in accordance with ethical rules in all processes of the research. There are no individuals or financial relationships that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest related to this study. Authors declare that they acted in accordance with ethical rules in all processes of the research, and there is no conflict of interest between the authors of this work.

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