Using self-compassion to grow in the face of trauma: The role of positive reframing and problem-focused coping strategies.

Munroe, Melanie; Al-Refae, Mohamed; Chan, Helen W.; Ferrari, Michel

doi:10.1037/tra0001164

Using self-compassion to grow in the face of trauma: The role of positive reframing and problem-focused coping strategies.

OBJECTIVE Recent research has shown a link between self-compassion, posttraumatic growth (PTG), and emotion-focused coping strategies (i.e., positive reframing and acceptance). Studies have also found evidence for the use of problem-focused strategies (i.e., active coping, planning, and instrumen…