B2 – Upper Intermediate
Whether you’re in the midst of or instantaneously after a traumatic ordeal, it might feel impossible to recognize hidden significance in it. However, as humans, we have an innate flexibility to cope.
Everyone handles trauma in their own distinct way and it is often a lengthy road to recovery. Some individuals display that profound psychological transition after a major life event or catastrophic experiences. The adversity can unintentionally result in positive changes in awareness of oneself, others, and the world. You may recognize some meaningful outcome as you gain momentum through your healing process. This is referred to as post-traumatic growth.
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https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220311-the-complicated-truth-of-post-traumatic-growth
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the expression “isn’t all sunshine and rainbows” mean? “I know it’s ugly having to see someone you cared about betray you like that, but life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.” Use it in your own sentence.
- What does “putting the pieces together” mean? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
- What does the word “aphorism” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What factors contribute to post-traumatic growth?
- How can post-traumatic development result in positive changes?
- Can everyone experience post-traumatic growth?
- Who is most likely to experience post-traumatic growth?
- Is post-traumatic growth a form of resilience? Explain.
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Vocabulary Questions:
1. What does the expression “isn’t all sunshine and rainbows” mean? “I know it’s ugly having to see someone you cared about betray you like that, but life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.” Use it in your own sentence.
My best friend has been very lucky over his entire life. He was laid off last week and he didn’t really expect that surprise, isn’t all sunshine and rainbows but he is still very lucky.
2. What does “putting the pieces together” mean? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
If you want to have a healthy mind, you need first to put the pieces together and analyze what is working and what isn’t in your life.
3. What does the word “aphorism” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Martin Luther King’s aphorism “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” should be on the flags of all countries.
Discussion Questions:
1. What factors contribute to post-traumatic growth?
There are different factors such as an illness, a relationship break-up, a war trauma, etc.
2. How can post-traumatic development result in positive changes?
You can fix what’s wrong in your brain because of the trauma and also be better in other areas you had not explored before.
3. Can everyone experience post-traumatic growth?
Based on a recent research, 70% of people who suffers a trauma will be diagnosed with PTG.
4. Who is most likely to experience post-traumatic growth?
Those that are more likely to incorporate the trauma to their day to day lives.
5. Is post-traumatic growth a form of resilience? Explain.
For sure, those that suffers PTG and are capable of recover and cope the life differently to others, they will increase their “resilience” level.
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