Complicated grief treatment
The theory, practice and outcomes
Keywords:
Complicated grief, attachment theory, complicated grief treatment, dual process model, prolonged grief disorderAbstract
AbstractMany people resist the notion that grief could be considered a mental disorder, but the depth of some bereaved people's distress can mean they experience very great difficulty in progressing through the natural healing process. This article outlines an attachment theory perspective on the concept of complicated grief and a research-validated treatment (complicated grief therapy) that has been found to be effective in helping people address impediments that keep them from integrating the new reality of their lives.
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