Conceptual Approaches to Understanding the Phenomenon of Post-Traumatic Growth of Personality

The article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth, a theoretical-psychological analysis of scientific ideas about the nature of post-traumatic growth is carried out, the key definitions and main prerequisites for the separation of this phenomenon into an autonomous concept are analyzed. The article highlights the main theoretical approaches to the study of post-traumatic growth, in particular, analyzes the origins of ideas about personal growth as a result of experiencing a traumatic experience in mythological and religious worldviews, in the philosophical views of antiquity and modernity, reviews literary sources devoted to the issue of post-traumatic growth, highlights key paradigms of conceptual understanding of this phenomenon, in particular from the point of view of psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, cognitive approaches, as well as from the positions of a positive psychological approach. The article contains an analysis of key concepts that explain the psychological transformations that can occur as a result of the experience of experiencing traumatic events, the theories of psychological directions are analyzed, aimed at revealing the mechanisms and factors that lead to positive changes in the personality in the post-traumatic period, which in turn is supported by the analysis relevant empirical research and applied methods for the development of effective psychological strategies for supporting trauma survivors. The article examines critical views on existing theoretical concepts and identifies unresolved aspects in the understanding of the concept of post-traumatic growth, an attempt is made to systematize conceptual approaches to build a holistic picture of understanding post-traumatic growth as a socio-psychological phenomenon. This problem actualizes the need for further scientific research to expand the scientific understanding of the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth and improve the practical applications of this knowledge in the context of psychological support and psychotherapy of persons who have experienced a traumatic experience.