<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the condition of post-traumatic growth in Tsunami survivors who lost their parents on December 26, 2004. The subjects of this study were selected using a purposive sampling technique with a phenomenological approach from qualitative research of as many as two people. The instrument in this study used observation, in-depth interviews, and field notes. These two participants were selected based on the conditions intended by the researcher, namely losing their parents in the Aceh tsunami in 2004. Participants were given five open questions and conducted in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using the Moleong approach, which consists of five aspects of post-traumatic growth, namely: (1) New possibilities, (2) Appreciation of Life, (3) Personal Strength, (4) Relationships with Others, and (5) Spiritual Enhancement. Data analysis used thematic analysis techniques to identify themes and subthemes from participant narratives. The results of this study indicate that tsunami trauma opens up opportunities for the emergence of new possibilities (new opportunities obtained), appreciation in life (in the form of gratitude, appreciating moments together and realizing the meaning of life), personal strength (resilience, revival, optimism, reflection, and responsibility), and relationships with others (relationship attachment, empathy, social support, and communication), as well as spiritual enhancement reflected in the reinterpretation of religious values and stronger beliefs. These findings are important for the development of interventions that empower disaster victims in the process of recovery and post-traumatic growth.]]>
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