George A. Bonanno

George A. Bonanno is a psychologist known for studying how people respond to loss and trauma. He has found that individuals vary widely in their reactions to difficult events, with some adapting well and others struggling more. His research emphasizes resilience—the ability to recover and maintain a sense of normalcy after adversity—highlighting that flexible and realistic coping strategies can help people thrive despite hardships. Bonanno’s work challenges the idea that grief or distress must follow all hardships, showing that many people are naturally resilient and can find meaning and stability even after significant loss.