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May 2025
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Building resilience in the face of adver...

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more about your ... Show More
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