Keyword: «post-traumatic growth»

The relevance of this study is determined by the growing interest in factors that ensure successful coping with the consequences of psychological trauma and contribute to post-traumatic growth. Particular importance is given to the study of emotional intelligence, which is regarded as a key resource for coping and personal development. The aim of the research is to analyze theoretical concepts of emotional intelligence and to identify their role in the mechanisms of post-traumatic growth. The study results in a systematization of contemporary approaches to understanding emotional intelligence, identification of its protective and developmental functions, and outlining practical directions for its application in psychotherapy and counseling practice.