Transformative Role of Traumas: Positive Changes

Aim: Traumas are events that can be seen as turning points in people s lives and can have positive and negative effects on people. Within the scope of the research, it is aimed to present information about the positive changes that have emerged within the framework of the literature by emphasizing the transformative role of traumas in people s lives. In this regard, the situations that may arise after trauma are first discussed. Positive changes, which are among the conditions that may occur after trauma, are expressed as post-traumatic growth. In the research, the concept of post-traumatic growth is basically discussed in the conceptual framework in line with Tedeschi and Calhoun s views. In this context, within the scope of functional-descriptive model among post-traumatic growth models; along with pre-traumatic personal characteristics, trauma and post-traumatic processes are revealed. Finally, the positive changes that occur within the framework of post-traumatic growth (dimensions of post-traumatic growth) are discussed under headings, and the positive transformative effects of traumas are presented within the scope of the research. As a result of the conceptual examination, it was seen that; traumatic events by causing changes in people s perception of both themselves and others; It can help people increase their self-confidence and develop a sense of sincerity in their interpersonal relationships with a more compassionate and understanding approach. In addition, it has been revealed that as a result of the difficulties, people enter the process of maturation and improve their beliefs, as well as understand the value of life more.