Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is the positive psychological change experienced as a result of confronting challenging life circumstances. It is a positive psychological transformation resulting from the unique advantage of cognitive struggle against adversity. PTG is a multifaceted concept that includes emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical benefits, as well as personal growth, change in self-perception, appreciating life and relationships, improved emotional regulation, and increased acceptance of life’s sorrows and joys. PTG enables individuals to experience life’s challenges as opportunities to grow, leading to increased psychological resilience, life satisfaction, and meaningfulness.

See also: intergenerational trauma, spiritual practice, post activism, racial justice