Living through the loss of a loved one is a universal experience. But the ways in which we experience and deal with the pain can largely differ.
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What Experts Say: Psychotherapists say that grief is not a problem to be solved, but a process to be lived through, in whatever form it may take.
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How to Help: Experiencing a sudden loss can be particularly traumatic. Here are some ways to offer your support to someone grieving.
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A New Diagnosis: Prolonged grief disorder, a new entry in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic manual, applies to those who continue to struggle long after a loss.
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The Biology of Grief: Grief isn’t only a psychological experience. It can affect the body too, but much about the effects remains a mystery.
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Comforting Memories: After a person dies, their digital scraps — text messages, emails, playlists and voicemails — are left behind. They can offer solace to their grieving families.
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet: Counseling. Grief-group sessions. The number of resources for coping with a pet’s death has grown in recent years.
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