Ithe negative consequences of traumatic events such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). More recently however, increasing interest has been turned to the features of resilience and the possibility of positive transformation after experience of trauma. Empirical evidence increasingly suggests that traumatic experiences can be 'catalysts' for positive change, leading to the concept of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). Defined as the positive transformation that occurs from the struggle with trauma, PTG has been reported to buffer the negative effects caused by distress and depression. Thus, fostering PTG in individuals who experience adversity can help promote their resilience and total psychological wellbeing.

Being a relatively new concept in the area of positive psychology, there is the need for more understanding of this phenomenon. Therefore, this paper presents a critical discussion of the concept of PTG including its definition, conceptualization, theoretical framework and measurement as well as its clinical applicability.