Dr. Greene is a Health Psychologist, researcher, and U.S. Air Force Veteran dedicated to helping individuals and organizations transform trauma into strength, meaning, and new possibilities. Her work centers on Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), and for the past decade she has advanced the understanding and application of PTG through research, program development, and evaluation. Much of her work focuses on supporting military personnel, veterans, and first responders — those who serve others often at significant personal cost. Her recent research examines vicarious posttraumatic growth (VPTG), exploring how helping others in the aftermath of trauma can foster transformation in the helpers themselves. She is also deeply interested in the connection between PTG and suicide prevention, and in how systems can be designed to promote hope. Dr. Greene frequently delivers PTG- and VPTG-focused trainings on behalf of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth. Across all her work, she is guided by a clear professional aim and personal passion: translating evidence-based science into practical strategies that help people live the best lives they can, in every circumstance.
Publications:
Greene, T.C., Rhodes, J.R., Renner-Wilms, S., Tedeschi, R. G., Moore, B. A., Elkins, G. R. (under review). Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth in Peer-Support Specialists: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Behavioral Sciences.
Tedeschi, R. G., Moore, B. A., Greene, T.C. (under review). Posttraumatic Growth as a Pathway to Wellness for Individuals and Organizations. Behavioral Sciences.
Greene, T.C., Blevins, C. L., & Moore, B.A. (2025). Suicide: Posttraumatic Growth Based Perspectives. Handbook of Suicidal Behaviour. Springer Natural. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-1403-5_3
Tedeschi, R. G., Greene, T.C., Moore, B. A., Kinman, J., Taku. K. (2025). A Short Form of the Expanded Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI-X-SF). Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.
Renner, S, Corlett, C., Hood, A., Scheffrahn, K., Tedeschi, R.G., Moore, B.M., Greene, T.C., Kinman, J., Elkins, G.R. (2025). Outcomes from a Posttraumatic Growth-Oriented Program Among Veterans: A Quasi-Experimental Retrospective Study. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2025.120234
Kelley, C., Garner, S. B., Tedeschi, R. G., Moore, B. A., Alldredge, C., Kinman, J., Greene, T., Elkins, G. R. (2025). Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth Among U.S. Military Veterans: Evaluating an Innovative Training Program. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2024.2448332
Kolano, L., Kim, S., Sancyzyk-Cruz, A., Greene, T. (2025). Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Children Through Asset-Based Community Programming. Populations. https://doi.org/10.3390/populations1030020
Bowling, J., Vercruysse, C., Krinner, L.M., Greene, T.C., Bella-Ogunu, F., Webster, C. (2022). A Concept Analysis of Resilience, Coping, Posttraumatic Growth, Preparedness, and Thriving. Nursing Forum. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nuf.12754
Moore, B. A., Tedeschi, R. G., & Greene, T. C. (2020). Warrior PATHH: A Preliminary Examination of a Posttraumatic Growth Based Program for Veteran Mental Health. Practice Innovations. https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpri0000136
Bowling, J., Vercruysse, C., Krinner, L.M., Greene, T.C., Bella-Ogunu, F., Webster, C. (2020). “It’s The Nature of The Beast”: Community Resilience among Gender Diverse Individuals. Journal of Community Psychology. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcop.22371
Blevins, C. L., Greene, T. C., & Tedeschi, R. G. (2019). Identifying and Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth in Military Personnel. Treating PTSD in Military Personnel: A Clinical Handbook, 415. Guilford Press. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-09244-023
