ICAR Webinar: Post-Traumatic Growth
Dr. Edith Shiro, clinical psychologist and award-winning author, will explain the science and practice of post-traumatic growth. In conversation with Prof. Eyal Fruchter, she will explore how trauma can become a catalyst for healing and transformation.
Time & Location
Sep 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM GMT+3
Webinar 10am EDT / 17:00 IDT
About the event
In this transformative webinar, Dr. Edith Shiro will guide participants through the science and practice of post-traumatic growth. Drawing on her groundbreaking work, she will be joined in conversation by Prof. Eyal Fruchter to explore:
How trauma, while deeply painful, can become a catalyst for transformation
How to move beyond survival mode and into a place of resilience, meaning, and connection, uncovering new strengths and perspectives
The ways trauma can reshape identity, deepen relationships, and expand one’s sense of purpose
Why safety, emotional regulation, and reframing narratives are essential steps toward integration and growth
Whether you are navigating your own healing, supporting someone else, or simply seeking to understand the human capacity to adapt and flourish, this webinar offers an inspiring, evidence-based roadmap for turning adversity into an unexpected gift.
Dr. Edith Shiro is a licensed clinical psychologist, award-winning author, and co-founder of the Trauma and Resilience Center in Miami. Her acclaimed book, The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth, shows how adversity can become a catalyst for healing and transformation. A sought-after speaker, she combines deep clinical expertise with practical strategies to help individuals and communities build resilience and well-being. Her work has been featured in TIME, Oprah Daily, and Billboard, and she has been honored for her innovative contributions to the field of mental health.