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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Building Resilience Through Flexibility

This chapter explores therapeutic strategies for managing anxiety and PTSD, emphasizing exposure therapy and the concept of regulatory flexibility. It highlights resilience as a skill that can be developed through trial and error, particularly in helping children learn to cope with challenges. The discussion also addresses the unique struggles faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, stressing the necessity of innovative support systems and flexibility training.

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