Post-traumatic growth is the positive psychological change that can occur in response to a traumatic event.
It is often mistaken as resilience, which means bouncing back to baseline following adversity.
Post-traumatic growth, on the other hand, refers to an improvement in your life or outlook.
People who have experienced post-traumatic growth describe having a greater appreciation for life, increased personal strength, deeper relationships, a greater sense of spirituality or meaning, or a new sense of possibilities for the future.
Someone who has experienced a traumatic event may decide, for example, to make a career change or start a new hobby.
Some people report wanting to give back to the community or others in need after experiencing situations where they needed help after trauma.