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The Relationship Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post-Traumatic Growth: A Systematic Review.

Dimitrios Kasimis1, Paschalia Mitskidou2, Athanasios Tselebis1

  • 1Psychiatric Department, Sotiria General Hospital of Chest Diseases, GR-11527 Athens, Greece.

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|July 15, 2026
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Summary

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shows mixed results for post-traumatic growth (PTG). However, CBT-based interventions specifically targeting PTG demonstrate more consistent benefits for individuals overcoming trauma.

Keywords:
CBT-based interventionsPRISMAcognitive behavioral therapypost-traumatic growthpost-traumatic stress disorderpsychological well-beingsystematic reviewtrauma

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Post-traumatic growth (PTG) involves positive psychological changes after significant adversity.
  • Psychosocial interventions aid well-being post-trauma.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aligns with PTG prerequisites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the efficacy of CBT and CBT-based interventions in promoting PTG.
  • To synthesize evidence on therapeutic approaches for post-traumatic growth.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases.
  • Included studies measuring PTG via PTGI in trauma survivors, using CBT or CBT-based interventions.

Main Results:

  • 19 studies included (13 RCTs, 3 quasi-experimental, 3 longitudinal).
  • Traditional CBT yielded inconsistent PTG results.
  • CBT-based protocols targeting PTG showed more consistent benefits.

Conclusions:

  • CBT-based interventions, especially those targeting PTG, appear promising.
  • Further high-quality, multicenter RCTs with standardized protocols are necessary.
  • Clarifying CBT's role in promoting post-traumatic growth requires more research.