The Path to Posttraumatic Growth

Trauma–individual,collective, or intergenerational– has always been part of the human experience, and traumatic events—both physical and emotional—can shake our very foundation and leave us forever changed. While we know more about the lasting neurological and physical effects of trauma than we did a decade ago, few people realize that experiencing trauma doesn’t have to sentence you to a lifetime of suffering and grief. Trauma shatters our beliefs about ourselves and our place in the world, and it can also be a catalyst for posttraumatic growth. It can take us from Breakdowns to Breakthroughs. Filled with practical tools and takeaways, renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Edith Shiro shares a powerful, five-stage framework for posttraumatic growth, a transformational process that helps us not just heal, but achieve growth and expand consciousness in the face of trauma. You’ll discover the transformative journey from pain to purpose as Dr. Shiro guides you through this empowering approach.

About the speaker:

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.