Dr. Bonanno's theory of grieving presents a more optimistic outlook on the status quo of human grief and trauma reactions since Sigmund Freud nearly a century ago. This research found psychological resilience to be at the core of human grief and trauma reactions which overturns the common assumption that grief is universally negative. By better understanding how different people grieve under various circumstances, we can learn to tailor our support systems around those who need it most effectively!