<div class="stored-abstract">Ithe negative consequences of traumatic events such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More recently however, increasing interest has been turned to the features of</p><p>resilience and the possibility of positive transformation after experience of trauma. Empirical</p><p>evidence increasingly suggests that traumatic experiences can be 'catalysts' for positive</p><p>change, leading to the concept of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). Defined as the positive</p><p>transformation that occurs from the struggle with trauma, PTG has been reported to buffer the</p><p>negative effects caused by distress and depression. Thus, fostering PTG in individuals who</p><p>experience adversity can help promote their resilience and total psychological wellbeing.</p><p>Being a relatively new concept in the area of positive psychology, there is the need for more</p><p>understanding of this phenomenon. Therefore, this paper presents a critical discussion of the</p><p>concept of PTG including its definition, conceptualization, theoretical framework and</p><p>measurement as well as its clinical applicability.</div>

Key words: Traumatic events, PTG, Posttraumatic Growth, Positive Transformation, resilience