George Bonanno

Author; Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Columbia University

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Clinical psychologist George Bonanno explores resilience and challenges some traditional notions about trauma. He says we’re much better at coping with adversity than we think.

How increased trauma diagnoses could be impacting our ability to function

Clinical psychologist George Bonanno explores resilience and challenges some traditional notions about trauma. He says we’re much better at coping with adversity than we think.

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