Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
The Growth You Didn’t Know You Were Having – Post Traumatic Growth After Stroke
The Growth You Didn’t Know You Were Having – Post Traumatic Growth After Stroke
The Growth You Didn’t Know You Were Having – Post Traumatic Growth After Stroke
Sunday 6th April 2025
Explore how stroke recovery can lead to unexpected growth and transformation. Hear personal stories and expert insights on post-traumatic growth.
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Episode Overview
- Post-traumatic growth involves transforming your life after trauma.
- Stroke recovery can lead to a deeper appreciation for life.
- New possibilities and personal strength often emerge during recovery.
- Improved relationships and spiritual changes are common experiences.
- Balancing PTSD and post-traumatic growth is possible.
You can grieve and grow at the same time; it's not like you have to pause one thing to do the other.
Post-traumatic growth is more than just surviving a stroke – it’s about transforming your life in ways you never imagined. In this episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', the host dives into the concept of post-traumatic growth, a term coined by psychologists Lawrence Calhoun and Richard Tedeschi in the 1990s. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, the episode explores how stroke survivors can experience profound changes in their outlook on life, finding new purpose and strength amidst their recovery journey.
The host shares their own story of overcoming three brain haemorrhages and how it led to a deeper appreciation for life, new possibilities, and stronger relationships. You'll hear about the five domains of post-traumatic growth: appreciation for life, new possibilities, personal strength, improved relationships, and spiritual change. This episode offers a heartfelt look at how trauma can lead to unexpected growth and transformation.
Whether you're a stroke survivor or supporting someone who is, this episode provides hope and practical advice for navigating the challenges and celebrating the small victories along the way. Ready to discover how you can turn adversity into an opportunity for growth? Tune in to hear more.