Richard TedeschiRichard G. Tedeschi, PhD, is professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a licensed psychologist in practice for over thirty-five years. He helped originate the concept of posttraumatic growth (PTG), and has publishe many academic books and articles on the subject. Tedeschi has consulted with the US Army and many other institutions to train professionals in growth-oriented practice. Read More Read Less