Psychological Growth After Trauma : Insights from Phenomenological Research with Simon Wharne

Join us in celebrating the launch of Psychological Growth After Trauma, edited by Simon Wharne, with a foreword by Emmy van Deurzen.

This groundbreaking book challenges the idea of trauma as simply “psychological damage.” Instead, it highlights the lived experiences of trauma and the possibilities for growth that can emerge from them. Drawing on rich phenomenological research, the contributors explore diverse contexts including birth trauma, interpersonal violence, childhood abuse, bereavement, racism, political conflict, and the challenges faced by therapists themselves .

Through these wide-ranging perspectives, the book offers clinicians, researchers, and students fresh ways of understanding trauma—without prescribing a single model. It provides insights to help practitioners remain open to their clients’ unique experiences and to avoid rigid adherence to fashionable formulations .

At this special event, you’ll hear from the editor and contributors about the inspiration behind the book, key themes across its chapters, and how phenomenological approaches can illuminate both the suffering and the resilience present in the aftermath of trauma.

Whether you work directly with clients, conduct research, or simply want to deepen your understanding of trauma, this launch is an opportunity to connect with ideas that broaden and enrich the field of posttraumatic studies.

Book Link - https://www.routledge.com/Psychologic...