Posttraumatic growth in mothers of children with acquired disabilities.

Posttraumatic growth in mothers of children with acquired disabilities.

Konrad SC

Journal Of Loss And Trauma

2006

Parents; Mother-Child Relations; Disabled Persons; Longitudinal Studies; Stress Disorders; disabled children; Post-Traumatic; Disabilities; Disability; mothers; Maternal Behavior; Posttraumatic growth; Post-Traumatic; Posttraumatic growth

Stress, burden, and sorrow are not surprising responses for mothers of children who acquire life-altering disabilities. What is largely unforeseen is how maternal caregivers transform in positive ways through trauma and diversity. This article offers first person accounts from mothers about elements of posttraumatic growth that unexpectedly emerged and coexisted with the rigors and emotional strains of raising their newly physically challenged children. Also noted is the unanticipated potential for growth that occurs in the process of conducting “insider” research.

2006

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