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The Many Faces of Adversity

Exploring the psychological benefits of hardship.

Post-Traumatic Growth
Expressing the Impact of Trauma Through Art

Laura Blackie Ph.D. on November 22, 2023

A social psychologist who studies post-traumatic growth was struck by the powerfulness of Yael Martinez conveying this idea through his photography in his Firefly series.

A social psychologist who studies post-traumatic growth was struck by the powerfulness of Yael Martinez conveying this idea through his photography in his Firefly series.

Trauma
The Hero’s Story: To Triumph Over Suffering

Laura Blackie Ph.D. on July 10, 2023

Although there are advantages to storying our lives as a hero that triumphs over adversity, there are potential harms if a culture only embraces this narrative on adversity.

Although there are advantages to storying our lives as a hero that triumphs over adversity, there are potential harms if a culture only embraces this narrative on adversity.