Afghan Refugees in Greece: Overcoming Traumatic Events and Post-Traumatic Growth

Chiovenda, Melissa Kerr

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“…The human capacity for positive transformation following adversity is not a new concept in the wider literature (Chiovenda, 2021). The teachings and traditions of several religions, ranging from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, contain narratives of the potential for transformation after suffering (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004a).…”

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“…The teachings and traditions of several religions, ranging from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, contain narratives of the potential for transformation after suffering (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004a). Notable early accounts of psychological transformation after the struggle with trauma also include Viktor Frankl's (1946) autobiography of survival and growth in World War II concentration camps, and Carl Jung's examination of how positive aspects of psychological distress can assist in the establishment of a balanced psyche (Chiovenda, 2021). Gerald Caplan, too, extensively explored the potential for psychological development after adversity as a result of effective coping (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004a).…”

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“…Tedeschi and Calhoun (2004a) caution that growth does not occur as a result of trauma; rather, as the result of an individual's "struggle with highly challenging life circumstances" in the aftermath of trauma (p. 1). Interestingly, the paradox of PTG is that positive change does not imply an absence of distress or negative implications from trauma (Chiovenda, 2021). Instead, an individual can simultaneously be "more vulnerable" and "yet stronger," demonstrating that loss can result in important gains (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004b, p. 2).…”

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‘Now I Have Dreams in Place of the Nightmares’: An Updated Systematic Review of Post-Traumatic Growth Among Refugee Populations

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Trauma exposure places refugees at serious risk of developing mental health difficulties. However, research also recognizes that refugees can respond to trauma with psychological development and growth, commonly referred to as post-traumatic growth (PTG). An updated systematic review was conducted to investigate PTG across different refugee populations, including the processes that mediate this phenomenon, and the use of therapy in promoting PTG. A systematic search of CINAHL Complete, Proquest 5000, PsychINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed to identify studies exploring PTG in refugee populations, published between June 2013 and November 2021. In all, 26 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Quantitative results reveal a positive correlation between PTG and religious commitment and coping, and the effectiveness of narrative and community-based interventions in facilitating PTG. Qualitative results facilitate insight into the complex ways refugees find meaning and strength after trauma through religion, comparison-based thinking, helping others, and storytelling. Findings highlight the need for future research and interventions to recognize the distinct PTG experiences of different refugee populations.

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