Building Resilience After Life’s Setbacks with Zachary Rhodenizer
Life rarely unfolds as planned. We face unexpected hardships, painful disappointments, and difficult circumstances that challenge our ability to keep moving forward. While many people feel crushed under the weight of these struggles, resilience allows us to rise again. As a Registered Psychologist in Alberta , Zachary Rhodenizer has spent years guiding individuals, couples, and organizations toward resilience. His work shows that setbacks do not define us—our response to them does. Understanding Resilience Resilience is not about avoiding challenges; it’s about developing the ability to recover from them. When I, Zac Rhodenizer , work with clients, I emphasize that resilience is like a muscle. It grows through use. Every time a person faces hardship with courage and adaptation, they strengthen their ability to handle future stressors. Why Setbacks Can Feel Overwhelming Setbacks often create an identity crisis. People begin to ask: “Who am I without my job, relationship, or re...