Understanding post-traumatic growth

The Grief Centre

Register for this webinar at: https://book.griefcentre.org.nz/post-trauma13

Who should attend this webinar?

Anyone who works in a professional care role or supports people through all forms of loss and grief. Our content is applicable to a wide variety of professions including counsellors, social workers, teachers, emergency response teams, medical, corrections, mental health, hospice, volunteers, caregivers and more. 

Overview

This webinar will focus on the potential growth inherent in navigating through difficult life events or trauma. The idea of post-traumatic growth (PTG) was first described in the mid-1990s by Tedeschi & Calhoun and numerous studies have explored the process. We will discuss the theory and challenges of PTG and equip you to support your clients in their exploration of unfolding self-awareness.

Key learning points

  • The history of the theory of post-traumatic growth and research examples
  • Exploring the theory, challenges, tools
  • Emerging research on PTG, particularly amongst refugees, survivors of traumatic climate events, eating disorders, and the appropriateness of PTG measures across cultures. 
  • How to support your clients in their recognition of PTG
  • What about you?
  • Support resources

Webinar registration details

  • Access to the live two-hour webinar
  • Access to the webinar recording for 30 days
  • Access to a downloadable PDF handout
  • Certificate of accomplishment issued on completion of a short quiz for CPD/OPD points

Certificate of accomplishment

We can provide a certificate of accomplishment for all our training courses. The requirement for receiving a certificate to confirm professional development is as follows:

  • You must view a minimum of 80% of a live-presented webinar workshop or
  • You must view a minimum of 80% of a recorded webinar workshop
  • You must complete a short quiz on the webinar content

FAQs

Q Ticket prices

$85 plus GST for two hour live webinar, access to the recording, notes and a quiz to receive a certificate of accomplishment for CPD/OPD points.

Q Presenter: Dr Fiona Pienaar

Dr Fiona Pienaar has an extensive background in education, research and mental health; both clinical and operational. A highly qualified and proficient director, consultant, practitioner, presenter, trainer and academic, she holds a Master of Education in Counselling and a PhD in Behavioural Science (New Zealand children’s experiences of stress and coping).

With a fascinating life journey spanning South Africa, New Zealand and the UK, Fiona is concurrently a Clinical Lead at Whakarongorau Aotearoa New Zealand Telehealth Services and Senior Clinical Advisor at Mental Health Innovations in the UK.

Fiona also maintains a busy online and in-person speaking schedule for education, corporate, charitable and clinical organisations and we are delighted and grateful for her long-standing connection to the Grief Centre and our mission.

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