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5 practical strategies for post-traumatic growth

A transformative workshop where participants will delve into the details of the 5 stages of post-traumatic growth (PTG). Through engaging exercises, participants will intimately explore each stage by reflecting on personal experiences and identifying their present situation within the growth process. Participants will navigate through each stage, guided by prompts and experiential activities designed to illuminate their healing journey. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of the healing process and tools to continue advancing towards post-traumatic growth.

About Facilitator:

Dr. Edith Shiro is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Miami and the author of The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth, winner of the 2023 International Latino Book Awards and the 2024 Best Psychology Book International Impact Book Awards. She has worked at the Clinic for Survivors of Torture at Bellevue Hospital, the Cambodian refugee clinic at Montefiore Medical Center, and the Human Rights Clinical Support Network at REFUGE, among others. She is also a board member of the World Happiness Foundation, and was awarded the Health Innovation Award 2023 for outstanding service in healthcare. She has written for TIME and is a regular contributor on national media broadcasts including Univisión, Telemundo, among others. Her book has been translated in over ten languages.