Depression and Grief

Bereavement in sudden, unexpected death versus terminal illness On average, when one expects a loved one to die because of a terminal illness or old age, he or she has had some time to begin working out the meaning of the death.  For example, they will have already engaged in a struggle to accept the …

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Helping those who are grieving.  “A dear friend of mine lost her daughter in a car accident and is suffering tremendously because of this loss. She seems depressed. How can I best help her grieve her loss?” Watch, listen, be present, and respond.   It is extremely important to follow the bereaved person’s lead regarding what …

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