The Psychology Podcast Best of Series: The New Science of Resilience With George Bonanno
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Nov 30, 2023 George Bonanno, an expert in trauma and resilience, discusses the misconceptions about trauma and the invention of the PTSD diagnosis. He defines resilience and its correlation to individual differences. George explores the flexibility mindset and sequence for navigating personal traumatic events and global tragedies like 9/11 or the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trauma's Misconception
- Conventional wisdom about trauma is wrong because it largely comes from clinical settings.
- This skewed perspective creates the impression that PTSD is more prevalent than it is.
Resilience vs. Psychopathology
- Resilience isn't the opposite of psychopathology; they can coexist.
- People can experience various responses to trauma, including chronic issues, resilience, or delayed recovery.
Resilience is the Norm
- In studies on trauma, the most common observed pattern is resilience.
- Around two-thirds of individuals demonstrate a resilience pattern across various traumatic events.