Boulder Crest Institute

The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth℠ is the world leader in advancing the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG); we use our research and data to support the development, evaluation, and enhancement of our transformative PTG training programs. We exist to further program development, training and education, research and evaluation, and social and policy change centered around the science of PTG.

Meet Dr. Richard Tedeschi

Dr. Richard Tedeschi is the Executive Director of The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth℠ and creator of Posttraumatic Growth science and methodologies. Dr. Tedeschi is considered the foremost authority in PTG and his work was named in Stanford University’s list representing the top 2% of the world’s most-cited researchers.

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Evolution of the Science of PTG

The science of Posttraumatic Growth was initially described in 1995 after a decade of research and clinical work focused on individuals who had experienced trauma. UNC-Charlotte professors and psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun discovered that many people grew in positive ways in the aftermath of their trauma. Their work grew into a body of scientific evidence supported by many researchers, much of which is available in our online PTG Resource Library.

Training and Education

Our Posttraumatic Growth-based curriculum and programs enable participants to thrive after trauma through research-supported, evidence-based methods. We offer a Posttraumatic Growth-based certification program for licensed mental health clinicians who are dedicated to helping others thrive.

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Research and Evaluation

At the Boulder Crest Institute we consistently measure and publish the impact of our PTG programs via qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. You can find a variety of empirically based PTG survey and measurement tools for researchers and practitioners in our PTG Resource Library.

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PTG Programs for Professionals

PTG Certification for Licensed Mental Health Clinicians

The PTG Certification Program is an advanced training initiative designed for licensed mental health clinicians who want to incorporate PTG practices into their clinical work. The program is tailored for psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists, and other licensed professionals. This self-guided, online course includes 10 hours of instruction and requires completion of a Capstone assignment.

PTG Qualification for Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel

The PTG Qualification Program is a comprehensive training initiative designed for individuals in Healthcare, Education, and Support Personnel who seek to integrate Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) principles into their work. This self-guided, online course includes 5 hours of instruction and requires completion of a Capstone assignment.

Our focus is to shine a light on PTG so that mental health practitioners can learn about the possibility of growth in the aftermath of trauma, and in turn, help the people they serve to see their potential for growth, value, and worth.

Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Executive Director, Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth

46%

growth in Spiritual-Existential Change following Struggle Well Training

58%

increase in Posttraumatic Growth experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates

50%

sustained reduction of stress experienced by Warrior PATHH graduates

THE PTG PROCESS

Learn more about the process of PTG and domains of life where people experience it.

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Learn the Phases of PTG

Explore the definition and impact of trauma, and learn about the life-changing science of PTG.

Discover the Domains of PTG

Discover different ways PTG can be experienced, and learn about the five domains of PTG.

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