Normalizing Grief: Insights of a Grief Psychologist

Key Takeaways   There are many levels of ‘normal’ when experiencing grief. We all have a unique connection with the loved ones we lost. Feel your feelings and give them a chance to process them. There is a long road ahead. What is normal? When asked to define...

What is Good Grief: A Grieving Mother’s Insight

Key Takeaways There is no timeline or method for dealing with any loss. We simply learn to live with it.  Don’t hold the grief in and take your time.  Good grief is how we navigate the toughest and most challenging parts of our lives and do the best we can. Is...

Understanding Prolonged Grief

Key Takeaways Prolonged grief is a condition where initial intense grief persists for a long time and takes a significant toll on a person’s life. Certain circumstances of the death, like being sudden and unexpected, increase the risk of developing prolonged grief. ...

Prolonged Grief Treatment

Key Takeaways Prolonged Grief Treatment (PGT) is a focused, widely tested talk therapy that can make a dramatic difference in the quality of life of someone with prolonged grief in just a few months. PGT focuses on helping people learn to live with loss while also...

Cumulative Trauma & Loss of Sense of Self: A Personal Narrative

Key Takeaways Grief and bereavement are influenced by previous trauma. Cumulative trauma and bereavement leave people prone to mental and physical illness, addiction, and prolonged grief. Providing support, understanding, and services to those grieving is critical....