Work of Richard Tedeschi & Lawrence Calhoun: These are the psychologists who pioneered the concept of PTG. Their book, \"Trauma and Transformation,\" is a foundational text. The American Psychological Association (APA) has an excellent article titled \"Growth after trauma\" that summarizes their work.
\"Man's Search for Meaning\" by Viktor Frankl: A profound exploration of finding meaning in suffering, which is a core component of growth.
Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development: Resources on Erikson's work will explain the concept of \"Generativity vs. Stagnation,\" the stage of adult development focused on contributing to the next generation and the greater good.
Dr. Kate Lorig & The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: The work done by Dr. Lorig and her team at Stanford University is the foundation for patient self-management programs worldwide. Searching for her name and the \"CDSMP\" will provide extensive information on the \"weekly action plan\" and other tools for taking control of your health.
Research of Robert Emmons & Michael McCullough: These psychologists are pioneers in the scientific study of gratitude. Their work provides the evidence that gratitude is a trainable skill that leads to measurable improvements in well-being and health.