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...

Understanding Grief: A Psychologist’s Perspective

Key Takeaways Grief is a natural complex response to a meaningful loss. It is not only a mix of emotions, but a powerful whole-body response. Like snowflakes, each grief experience is unique, but there are universal commonalities among them.  Grief is tied to love and...