The Unexpected Gift of Trauma and the Path to Post Traumatic Growth

A groundbreaking approach to healing trauma and experiencing post-traumatic growth

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The Unexpected Gift of Trauma

A groundbreaking approach to healing trauma and experiencing posttraumatic growth from renowned clinical psychologist, researcher and speaker specializing in Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), individual, intergenerational, and collective trauma, Dr. Edith Shiro.

Dr. Shiro's influential work, including her acclaimed book The Unexpected Gift of Trauma, has received numerous prestigious awards and has been translated into over ten languages, broadening its global impact.

Trauma has always been part of the human experience, and traumatic events—both physical and emotional—can shake our very foundation and leave us forever changed. While we know more about the lasting neurological and physical effects of trauma than we did a decade ago, few people realize that experiencing trauma doesn’t have to sentence you to a lifetime of suffering and grief.

Through this dynamic in-person or virtual presentation, participants will learn:

• Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): Introduce the core concept of PTG, highlighting how individuals can experience transformation and personal growth after trauma.
• From Surviving to Thriving: The presentation will explore the shift from trauma response to meaningful recovery, emphasizing resilience, purpose, and empowerment.
• The Five Stages of PTG: Learn the five key stages—radical acceptance, safety and protection, a new narrative, integration, and wisdom and growth.
• The Role of Ancestral and Intergenerational Trauma: How inherited trauma can impact healing and how awareness and intentional work can break cycles across generations.
• Tools for Transformation: The audience will gain insight into reflective practices, including the PTG Questionnaire, to identify where they are on their healing journey and how to move forward.

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