Adversity can be beneficial long-term all while at the moment being unpleasant, stressful, and challenging. In this episode of The Social Work Journal, Deltom and guest Kiersten Kelly (from the Problem With Authority Podcast) discuss their personal experiences with adversity. Research is explored to gain further insight on the impact that adversity can have on individuals. Even more, Deltom discusses Post-Traumatic Growth Theory to emphasize the phases that may lead to gaining wisdom from overcoming adversity.

1:16 Overcoming Adversity: Deltom delivers research to further explain Kiersten’s experience with overcoming adversity

5:11-Resilience in children vs adults (exploring factors that help children cope with adversity that may not be available to adults)

7:53-Scaffolding: fading guidance to push independence

9:33-Toxic  ...