Resilience: Coping with Adversity and Taking Calculated Risks

Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca
3 min readAug 27, 2024

Come Back from Life’s Challenges and Thrive!

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Exploring the Depths Of Resilience

Life is unpredictable, often feeling like an emotional and physical rollercoaster. Most of us crave peace, joy, fun, and happiness, hoping that life will be consistent and kind. However, many of us experience different levels of adversity at various times.

Adversity can lead to despair, rage, or panic, depending on the type and duration of the hardship. Resilience is the ability to process pain, work through complex difficulties, and emerge stronger from the other side.

From Resilience to Calculating Risk-Taking

Individuals are confronted with various challenges. The severity of these challenges can vary, and so too can the capability and confidence to meet them. When an individual faces an insurmountable challenge, they may find it helpful to break it down into smaller steps. This approach can help them maintain their confidence and motivation and make…

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Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca

As a psychotherapist, it has been a pleasure to help clients overcome their internal and external challenges over the last 40 years.