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George Bonanno

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George A. Bonanno is an American clinical psychologist whose research examines bereavement, trauma, emotion, and human resilience. Through longitudinal studies, he has argued that stable psychological functioning is a common response to loss and potentially traumatic events, challenging models that treat prolonged distress as inevitable. His work is intended for researchers and clinicians studying variation in how people adapt to adversity.

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What is George Bonanno's theory of resilience?

Bonanno's research argues that psychological resilience, defined as maintaining stable psychological functioning after potentially traumatic events, is the most common human response rather than the exception. Through longitudinal studies, he found that the majority of people exposed to loss or trauma show a resilient trajectory rather than chronic grief or PTSD.

What are Bonanno's four trajectories of grief?

Bonanno identified four common trajectories following loss: resilience, recovery, chronic grief, and chronic depression. He also described a delayed grief pattern that is relatively uncommon compared to the other four trajectories.

What book did George Bonanno write about resilience?

Bonanno authored 'The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss,' which presents his research findings challenging traditional assumptions about the universality of prolonged grieving. The book synthesizes decades of longitudinal bereavement research.

Where does George Bonanno work?

Bonanno is a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College, where he directs the Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab. His research has been funded by organizations including the National Institutes of Health.

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