Trauma and Resilience

Trauma and Resilience: Psychological Perspectives on Survival and Growth provides a thoughtful and research-based examination of how individuals experience, process, and recover from psychological trauma. The book explores trauma across the lifespan, examining its emotional, cognitive, and behavioral impacts, while emphasizing the human capacity for resilience, adaptation, and post-traumatic growth.

Drawing on major psychological theories and contemporary research, the text discusses stress responses, coping mechanisms, memory and trauma, identity reconstruction, and the role of social support in recovery. It also addresses trauma arising from personal loss, abuse, disasters, conflict, and chronic stress, highlighting both individual and collective experiences.

Written in a clear and structured manner, the book bridges theory and practice, making complex psychological concepts accessible without oversimplification. Designed for students, educators, mental health professionals, and researchers, Trauma and Resilience serves as an essential resource for understanding how adversity can become a pathway toward strength, healing, and personal growth