CITATION: Bauwens, J., & Tosone, C. (2010). Professional post-traumatic #growth after a shared traumatic experience: Manhattan clinicians’ perspectives on post-9/11 practice. Journal of Loss & Trauma, 15(6), 498–517.

ABSTRACT: Clinicians who live & work in natural & man-made disaster-prone areas are often exposed to trauma primarily as citizens & secondarily as a result of their professional practice. In an attempt to better understand this increasingly common experience of collective #trauma, this study explored the long-term impact of September 11th on the professional lives of 201 Manhattan clinicians. Participants reported that 9/11 was the impetus for enhancing self-care, changing clinical modality, & forging new skills. Positive changes were also reported within the therapeutic #relationship, including increased #compassion & connectedness with clients. Negative effects included feeling ill-equipped to work in the gravity of 9/11, an increased sense of #vulnerability, & disappointment with professional organizations. ☮

PROFESSIONAL POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH AFTER A SHARED TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE

INTEGRATIVE DBT & PSYCHOTHERAPY