Żałoba skomplikowana
Leczenie

Żałoba skomplikowana (complicated grief) to zaburzenie charakteryzujące się przedłużającym się, intensywnym dystresem emocjonalnym, trudnościami w akceptacji śmierci oraz upośledzeniem funkcjonowania, które nie ustępują mimo upływu czasu. W 2021 roku przedłużone zaburzenie żałoby zostało włączone do DSM-5-TR jako odrębna jednostka diagnostyczna. Podstawą leczenia jest terapia, w szczególności Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej (Complicated Grief Therapy, CGT) – półustrukturyzowany, 16-sesyjny program trwający 45-60 minut każda sesja, łączący elementy terapii interpersonalnej i poznawczo-behawioralnej. CGT skupia się na akceptacji straty, zarządzaniu emocjami, eksploracji przyszłości i przepracowaniu wspomnień, a badania kliniczne wykazały jej wyższą skuteczność w porównaniu do terapii interpersonalnej (51% vs 28% odpowiedzi na leczenie; względne ryzyko 2,20, 95% CI 1,51-3,22; NNT 2,56). Terapia CGT przynosi znaczną poprawę w funkcjonowaniu społecznym i redukcji objawów takich jak smutek, poczucie winy i unikanie społeczne.

  1. Definicja Żałoby Skomplikowanej
  2. Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej
    1. Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej (CGT)
    2. Skuteczność Terapii Żałoby Skomplikowanej
    3. Inne Podejścia Terapeutyczne w Leczeniu Żałoby Skomplikowanej
    4. Farmakoterapia w Żałobie Skomplikowanej
  3. Cele Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej
  4. Struktura Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej
    1. Psychoedukacja
    2. Terapia Indywidualna
    3. Terapia Grupowa i Grupy Wsparcia
    4. Terapia Rodzinna
  5. Efektywność Leczenia i Rokowania
  6. Znaczenie Wczesnej Interwencji
  7. Podejście Multidyscyplinarne
  8. Znaczenie Profesjonalnej Pomocy
  9. Podsumowanie Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej
    1. Kolejne rozdziały

Definicja Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Żałoba skomplikowana (ang. complicated grief) to stan, w którym naturalny proces adaptacji do straty zostaje zakłócony przez różne komplikacje. Charakteryzuje się intensywnym i przedłużającym się uczuciem tęsknoty, bólu i smutku, częstymi, natarczywymi myślami o zmarłej osobie oraz trudnościami w zaakceptowaniu bolesnej rzeczywistości śmierci lub wyobrażeniu sobie przyszłości z sensem i celem1. Żałoba skomplikowana może powodować znaczny dystres i upośledzenie funkcjonowania, dlatego ważne jest, aby klinicyści nauczyli się rozpoznawać i leczyć ten stan2. W przeciwieństwie do normalnej żałoby, gdzie intensywność uczuć zmniejsza się z czasem, żałoba skomplikowana charakteryzuje się utrzymywaniem się lub nawet nasilaniem objawów ostrej żałoby, które nie ustępują mimo upływu czasu3.

Żałoba skomplikowana jest również znana pod różnymi innymi nazwami, takimi jak przedłużone zaburzenie żałoby (prolonged grief disorder), uporczywe złożone zaburzenie żałoby (persistent complex bereavement disorder) czy traumatyczna żałoba (traumatic grief)4. W 2021 roku Amerykańskie Towarzystwo Psychiatryczne (APA) dodało żałobę skomplikowaną (pod nazwą przedłużonego zaburzenia żałoby) do zaktualizowanej wersji Diagnostycznego i Statystycznego Podręcznika Zaburzeń Psychicznych (DSM-5-TR)5.

Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej skupia się na pomocy osobom w procesie adaptacji do straty, rozwiązaniu komplikacji żałoby i ułatwieniu naturalnej, adaptacyjnej odpowiedzi na stratę6. Terapia jest najskuteczniejszą strategią w pomaganiu osobom przezwyciężyć żałobę skomplikowaną7.

Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej (CGT)

Terapia żałoby skomplikowanej (Complicated Grief Therapy, CGT) to wyspecjalizowane podejście terapeutyczne opracowane specjalnie do leczenia żałoby skomplikowanej. Jest to półustrukturyzowany, 16-sesyjny program terapeutyczny, ukierunkowany na akceptację rzeczywistości straty i przywrócenie zdolności do dobrostanu8. CGT ma korzenie zarówno w terapii interpersonalnej (IPT), jak i w terapii poznawczo-behawioralnej (CBT)9.

Podstawową zasadą leżącą u podstaw CGT jest przekonanie, że żałoba jest naturalnym, adaptacyjnym procesem. Oznacza to, że leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej obejmuje usuwanie przeszkód utrudniających pomyślne rozwiązanie procesu żałoby10.

W terapii CGT wykorzystuje się techniki takie jak11:

  • Przypominanie, wizualizacja i emocjonalne przepracowywanie wydarzeń związanych ze stratą
  • Prowadzenie dziennika monitorowania żałoby w celu śledzenia reakcji żałoby i czynników wyzwalających
  • Eksploracja osobistych aspiracji, które mogą ponownie obudzić radość i sens życia

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CGT koncentruje się na siedmiu głównych tematach, które pomagają pacjentom nauczyć się radzić sobie z żałobą12:

  1. Akceptacja żałoby
  2. Zarządzanie emocjami
  3. Rozważanie własnej przyszłości
  4. Poprawa relacji międzyludzkich
  5. Opowiadanie historii pierwotnej straty
  6. Tolerowanie przypomnień i czynników wyzwalających
  7. Łączenie się ze wspomnieniami

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Terapia CGT jest zwykle podzielona na trzy fazy i trwa około 16 sesji, z których każda trwa około 45-60 minut13. Jednym z kluczowych elementów CGT jest wprowadzenie „wyobrażeniowego odwiedzania” (imaginal revisiting), które pomaga pacjentom skonfrontować się i przepracować trudne wspomnienia związane ze stratą14.

Skuteczność Terapii Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Badania kliniczne wykazały, że terapia żałoby skomplikowanej (CGT) jest bardziej skuteczna niż standardowe formy psychoterapii w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej15. W randomizowanym badaniu klinicznym, w którym uczestnicy z żałobą skomplikowaną zostali losowo przydzieleni do grupy CGT lub terapii interpersonalnej (IPT), osoby otrzymujące CGT reagowały szybciej i były bardziej skłonne do ogólnej odpowiedzi na leczenie (51% vs 28%)16.

Inny randomizowany badanie kliniczne przeprowadzone wśród starszych dorosłych z żałobą skomplikowaną również wykazało, że wskaźnik odpowiedzi na CGT był ponad dwukrotnie wyższy niż w przypadku IPT (względne ryzyko 2,20, 95% CI 1,51 do 3,22; liczba potrzebna do leczenia (NNT) 2,56)17. Uczestnicy w grupie CGT wykazali znacznie większą poprawę w redukcji objawów, mierzoną tygodniową zmianą wyników w Inwentarzu Żałoby Skomplikowanej (ICG); 1,05 punktu/tydzień dla CGT vs 0,75 punktu/tydzień dla IPT; p≤0,001)18.

Badania wykazują, że osoby, które otrzymują CGT, mają lepsze wyniki terapeutyczne niż osoby, które otrzymują inne interwencje w żałobie skomplikowanej. Osoby, które otrzymują CGT, doświadczają znacznie większej poprawy w funkcjonowaniu w pracy i w domu oraz zredukowanych objawów żałoby skomplikowanej, takich jak smutek, poczucie winy i unikanie społeczne19.

Inne Podejścia Terapeutyczne w Leczeniu Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Oprócz CGT, istnieją również inne podejścia terapeutyczne, które mogą być skuteczne w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej:

Terapia Poznawczo-Behawioralna (CBT)

Terapia poznawczo-behawioralna może być skuteczna w leczeniu negatywnych wzorców myślowych i zachowań związanych z żałobą skomplikowaną20. CBT pomaga pacjentom identyfikować negatywne wzorce myślowe, które przyczyniają się do żałoby skomplikowanej, i pracować nad rozwijaniem bardziej realistycznych, nadziejnych sposobów myślenia i przetwarzania emocji w sposób sprzyjający zdrowiu21.

Terapia poznawczo-behawioralna dostosowana specjalnie do żałoby (grief-focused CBT) została wykazana jako skuteczna w randomizowanych badaniach klinicznych. W jednym z takich badań, w którym porównano CBT skoncentrowaną na żałobie z terapią uważności, uczestnicy w grupie CBT wykazali trwalsze korzyści sześć miesięcy po zakończeniu terapii22. Uczestnicy w grupie CBT wykazali również większe zmniejszenie depresji i poznawczych aspektów żałoby w porównaniu z grupą terapii uważności23.

Terapia Interpersonalna (IPT)

Terapia interpersonalna skupia się bardziej na kwestiach związanych z relacjami i przejściem do nowego życia bez zmarłej osoby24. Chociaż IPT może być pomocna, badania wykazały, że jest ona mniej skuteczna niż CGT w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej25.

Terapia Traumatycznej Żałoby

Terapia traumatycznej żałoby może być skuteczna w przypadku żałoby skomplikowanej. W tym podejściu terapeuta wykorzystuje metody behawioralne i techniki interpersonalne, aby pomóc pacjentowi przezwyciężyć stratę26.

Desensytyzacja i Przetwarzanie za Pomocą Ruchów Gałek Ocznych (EMDR)

EMDR to rodzaj terapii, który pomaga w leczeniu traumy lub stresujących doświadczeń. EMDR może być również bardzo pomocne dla osób radzących sobie z ciężką żałobą27. Jest powszechne odczuwanie ulgi od udręki i niepokoju związanego z reakcją żałoby po EMDR28.

Terapia Psychodynamiczna

Terapia psychodynamiczna może pomóc pacjentowi zidentyfikować wcześniejsze straty i ich związek z obecną stratą29.

Terapia Uważności

Interwencje oparte na uważności i techniki relaksacyjne mogą pomóc osobom zarządzać stresem i emocjonalnym zamieszaniem związanym z żałobą30. Badania wykazały, że chociaż terapia uważności może przynieść pewne korzyści w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej, może nie zapewniać tak trwałych efektów jak terapia poznawczo-behawioralna31.

Farmakoterapia w Żałobie Skomplikowanej

Istnieje niewiele solidnych badań na temat stosowania leków psychiatrycznych w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej32. Jednak leki przeciwdepresyjne mogą być pomocne u osób, które cierpią na depresję kliniczną oprócz żałoby skomplikowanej33.

Postrzeganie żałoby skomplikowanej jako stanu reakcji na stres, z nakładającymi się objawami PTSD i depresji, sugeruje, że leki przeciwdepresyjne, ale nie benzodiazepiny, mogą być korzystne w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej34. W niektórych przypadkach, maksymalizacja dawki leku przeciwdepresyjnego dostosowanej do odpowiedzi i tolerancji może przynieść korzyści35.

Leki, szczególnie przeciwdepresyjne, są przepisywane w celu zarządzania współistniejącymi objawami, takimi jak depresja lub lęk, u osób doświadczających żałoby skomplikowanej36. Jednak badania sugerują, że leczenie depresji jest mniej pomocne niż terapia przedłużonej żałoby dla osób z tym zaburzeniem37.

Cele Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Celem leczenia żałoby skomplikowanej nie jest sprawienie, aby pacjenci zapomnieli o wspomnieniach, które dzielą ze zmarłymi, ani aby ich poczucie straty zniknęło. Zamiast tego, leczenie jest podawane w celu znalezienia rozwiązania i akceptacji38.

Model żałoby opracowany przez profesora psychologii z Harvardu, J. Williama Wordena, wymienia cztery zadania żałoby, które obejmują te wspólne długoterminowe cele39:

  1. Zaakceptować rzeczywistość straty
  2. Przepracować emocjonalny ból żałoby
  3. Dostosować się do życia bez osoby, która zmarła
  4. Zachować połączenie z tą osobą, budując jednocześnie nowe życie

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Ostatecznie, celem leczenia żałoby nie jest przezwyciężenie żałoby ani zaprzestanie odczuwania bólu straty, ale zintegrowanie tego bólu w nową wizję życia40.

Struktura Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej obejmuje zwykle następujące komponenty:

Psychoedukacja

Dostarczanie psychoedukacji na temat procesu żałoby może pomóc osobom zrozumieć swoje doświadczenia i znormalizować ich reakcje41. Psychoedukacja obejmuje również edukacyjny aspekt, w którym ludzie uczą się o znakach i symptomach żałoby skomplikowanej. Pomaga im to zrozumieć, czego doświadczają42.

Terapia Indywidualna

Regularna, intensywna psychoterapia będzie podstawą każdego programu leczenia żałoby skomplikowanej43. Psychiatrzy i psychologowie leczący osoby z uporczywą żałobą będą stosować podobne techniki do tych zalecanych dla pacjentów cierpiących na depresję lub PTSD (dwa zaburzenia, które najlepiej pasują do objawów żałoby skomplikowanej). Jednak wszystkie oferowane terapie będą specjalnie dostosowane do radzenia sobie z intensywną żałobą jako unikalnym i upośledzającym zjawiskiem o własnych, odrębnych cechach44.

Terapia Grupowa i Grupy Wsparcia

Pacjenci z żałobą skomplikowaną mogą korzystać z terapii grupowej, jak również z terapii indywidualnej45. Grupy wsparcia zapewniają środowisko wspólnotowe, w którym osoby dzielą się swoimi doświadczeniami i uczuciami związanymi ze stratą. Grupy te często sprzyjają poczuciu przynależności i zrozumienia wśród uczestników, którzy doświadczyli podobnych strat46.

Łączenie się z innymi doświadczającymi przedłużonej żałoby poprzez grupy wsparcia może również przyspieszyć proces leczenia poprzez normalizację objawów, zmniejszenie izolacji i samotności, naukę wskazówek dotyczących radzenia sobie od osób, które są dalej na swojej drodze żałoby, oraz zyskanie nadziei poprzez dzielenie się historiami przezwyciężania druzgocących strat47.

Terapia Rodzinna

Terapia rodzinna może być pomocna w leczeniu żałoby skomplikowanej, pomagając rodzinie jako całości w procesie żałoby i adaptacji do straty48.

Efektywność Leczenia i Rokowania

Leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej może być wysoce skuteczne. W badaniach klinicznych, Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej (CGT) wykazała skuteczność u 2 na 3 osoby i jest bardziej skuteczna niż inne metody leczenia żałoby skomplikowanej, w tym terapia interpersonalna i leki przeciwdepresyjne, dlatego jest leczeniem z wyboru w przypadku żałoby skomplikowanej49.

Ponieważ żałoba skomplikowana jest stosunkowo nowym obszarem badań, badania nad skutecznością leczenia nadal trwają. W zależności od jakości programu leczenia, długości uczestnictwa i zaangażowania pacjenta, wskaźniki sukcesu wahają się od 67% do 88% osób, które poddają się leczeniu50.

Może to zająć miesiące terapii (lub więcej) zanim pacjenci z żałobą skomplikowaną zaczną wykazywać oznaki poprawy51. Jednak z odpowiednią pomocą, która może obejmować ukierunkowaną psychoterapię, taką jak terapia poznawczo-behawioralna i terapia grupowa, leki i inne zindywidualizowane podejścia do leczenia, ludzie, którzy cierpieli przez dziesięciolecia, mogą wyzdrowieć i iść naprzód ze swoim życiem52.

Znaczenie Wczesnej Interwencji

Wczesna interwencja może być kluczowa w zapobieganiu rozwojowi żałoby skomplikowanej. Nie jest jasne, jak zapobiec żałobie skomplikowanej, ale uzyskanie poradnictwa wkrótce po stracie może pomóc, szczególnie osobom o zwiększonym ryzyku rozwinięcia żałoby skomplikowanej53.

Poprzez wczesne poradnictwo po stracie, można eksplorować emocje związane ze stratą i nauczyć się zdrowych umiejętności radzenia sobie. Może to pomóc zapobiec uzyskaniu przez negatywne myśli i przekonania tak silnego wpływu, że trudno je przezwyciężyć54.

Podejście Multidyscyplinarne

Leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej często wymaga multidyscyplinarnego podejścia obejmującego psychoterapię, leki i wsparcie społeczności w celu ułatwienia zdrowienia i reintegracji z codziennym życiem55.

Leczenie często obejmuje podejście multidyscyplinarne. Dla niektórych obejmuje ono leki do zarządzania depresją i lękiem. Mogą one pomóc złagodzić emocjonalne obciążenie, które utrudnia jednostce poczucie przyszłości. Terapia behawioralna często jest również częścią tego podejścia terapeutycznego. Podobnie jak grupy wsparcia składające się z osób, które radzą sobie z podobnymi stratami56.

Znaczenie Profesjonalnej Pomocy

Ważne jest, aby osoby doświadczające żałoby skomplikowanej szukały profesjonalnej pomocy. Ze wszystkiego, co wiemy, bardzo trudno jest radzić sobie z żałobą skomplikowaną na własną rękę57. Eksperci twierdzą, że osoby, które szukają pomocy, mają większe szanse na odzyskanie poczucia normalności58.

Jeśli żałoba jest niekończąca się, należy szukać profesjonalnej pomocy od kogoś, kto rozumie żałobę skomplikowaną59. Profesjonaliści zdrowia psychicznego, tacy jak terapeuci, psychiatrzy i psychologowie, mogą zapewnić niezbędne wsparcie i leczenie, aby pomóc osobom z żałobą skomplikowaną w procesie zdrowienia60.

Podsumowanie Leczenia Żałoby Skomplikowanej

Leczenie żałoby skomplikowanej jest możliwe i skuteczne. Istnieje wiele podejść terapeutycznych, które mogą pomóc osobom doświadczającym przedłużającej się, intensywnej żałoby, w tym Terapia Żałoby Skomplikowanej (CGT), terapia poznawczo-behawioralna (CBT), terapia interpersonalna (IPT) i inne. Dodatkowo, leki przeciwdepresyjne mogą być pomocne w leczeniu współistniejących stanów, takich jak depresja.

Celem leczenia nie jest zapomnienie o zmarłej osobie lub eliminacja żałoby, ale raczej pomoc pacjentowi w akceptacji straty, adaptacji do nowej rzeczywistości i odbudowaniu sensu i celu w życiu, jednocześnie zachowując połączenie ze zmarłą osobą. Wczesna interwencja i profesjonalna pomoc mogą być kluczowe w zapobieganiu rozwojowi żałoby skomplikowanej i ułatwianiu procesu zdrowienia.

Badania nad leczeniem żałoby skomplikowanej nadal trwają, a nowe podejścia i techniki są stale rozwijane, aby lepiej pomóc osobom doświadczającym tego trudnego stanu. Z odpowiednim wsparciem i leczeniem, osoby cierpiące z powodu żałoby skomplikowanej mogą nauczyć się przezwyciężać ból i iść naprzód ze swoim życiem, jednocześnie zachowując znaczące połączenie ze zmarłą osobą.

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    Complicated grief is a condition that occurs when something impedes the process of adapting to a loss. The core symptoms include intense and prolonged yearning, longing and sorrow, frequent insistent thoughts of the deceased and difficulty accepting the painful reality of the death or imagining a future with purpose and meaning. Complicated grief can cause substantial distress and impairment and it is important that clinicians learn to recognize and treat this condition. Complicated grief treatment is a 16-session evidence-based psychotherapy developed to release and facilitate a bereaved persons natural adaptive response. […] The current paper clarifies the conceptual underpinnings of this approach, provides a description of the major treatment components, structure of each session, and suggestions for how clinicians can use the treatment to help clients suffering from complicated grief. […] A case example is also included to illustrate this discussion.
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    The death of a loved one is one of life’s greatest, universal stressors to which most bereaved individuals successfully adapt without clinical intervention. For a minority of bereaved individuals, grief is complicated by superimposed problems and healing does not occur. The resulting syndrome of complicated grief causes substantial distress and functional impairment even years after a loss, yet knowing when and how to intervene can be a challenge. […] A strong research literature led to inclusion of complicated grief in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) (termed persistent complex bereavement disorder as a subtype of other specified trauma and stressor-related disorders), although it is a condition for which more research is formally recommended, and there is still ongoing discussion about the optimal name and diagnostic criteria for the disorder.
  • #3 Complicated grief – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360389
    Grieving is a highly individual process for each person, and determining when normal grief becomes complicated grief can be difficult. […] Complicated grief may be considered when the intensity of grief has not decreased in the months after your loved one’s death. Some mental health professionals diagnose complicated grief when grieving continues to be intense, persistent and debilitating beyond 12 months. […] Complicated grief is often treated with a type of psychotherapy called complicated grief therapy. It’s similar to psychotherapy techniques used for depression and PTSD, but it’s specifically for complicated grief. This treatment can be effective when done individually or in a group format. […] Other types of psychotherapy can help you address other mental health conditions, such as depression or PTSD, which can occur along with complicated grief. […] There’s little solid research on the use of psychiatric medications to treat complicated grief. However, antidepressants may be helpful in people who have clinical depression as well as complicated grief.
  • #4 Treating complicated grief | Open Arms
    https://www.openarms.gov.au/health-professionals/assessment-and-treatment/treating-complicated-grief
    Approximately one in ten bereaved people experience complicated grief, with higher rates amongst those bereaved by disaster or violent death, or parents who lose a child. […] For some people, the normal grieving and healing process can become derailed. So much so that they develop a chronic and debilitating condition. The term complicated grief will be used to refer to this condition although it is also sometimes referred to as: prolonged grief, bereavement related disorder, traumatic bereavement (depending on the manner of death). […] Complicated grief is associated with more prolonged distress and disability. As well as greater negative health outcomes and suicidality than normal grief. It is important to note that complicated grief is distinct from anxiety and depression. […] It is important to recognise complicated grief. As interventions only targeting anxiety, depression, or PTSD are not usually effective. Careful assessment of symptoms is therefore required.
  • #5 What is complicated grief? Symptoms and treatment
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/complicated-grief
    Complicated grief is grief that lasts longer and is more intense than a culture may consider typical. […] In 2021, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) added complicated grief, or prolonged grief disorder, to an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). […] Some health organizations recognize complicated grief as a medical diagnosis. […] The APA included prolonged grief disorder in the newest edition of the DSM-5. […] A therapist can diagnose prolonged grief based on someones symptoms. […] Once a therapist understands someones symptoms and their impact, they will help a person work through their feelings in talk therapy. […] Some therapists specialize in grief therapy. There is also a specific form of talk therapy for complicated grief, known as complicated grief treatment. […] Other options include cognitive behavioral therapy specifically adapted for grief and graded exposure therapy, which may help people who feel they must avoid people, places, or things associated with the loss.
  • #6
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10942-016-0242-2
    Complicated grief is a condition that occurs when something impedes the process of adapting to a loss. The core symptoms include intense and prolonged yearning, longing and sorrow, frequent insistent thoughts of the deceased and difficulty accepting the painful reality of the death or imagining a future with purpose and meaning. Complicated grief can cause substantial distress and impairment and it is important that clinicians learn to recognize and treat this condition. Complicated grief treatment is a 16-session evidence-based psychotherapy developed to release and facilitate a bereaved persons natural adaptive response. […] The current paper clarifies the conceptual underpinnings of this approach, provides a description of the major treatment components, structure of each session, and suggestions for how clinicians can use the treatment to help clients suffering from complicated grief. […] A case example is also included to illustrate this discussion.
  • #7 How Can I Recover From Complicated Grief? – Bridges to Recovery
    https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/how-can-i-recover-from-complicated-grief/
    Complicated grief is difficult because it is a sense of loss that seems as if it will never go away. If you are grieving a loved one and can’t seem to feel any better, even months or a year later, you may need professional care to process your feelings and accept and adapt to a new way of life. […] If you or someone you care about is struggling to recover from a personal loss, the best way to make improvements is to seek out professional care and support. A mental health professional can make a diagnosis and determine if you have complicated grief disorder and then suggest a course of treatment to help you overcome it. Therapy is the most effective strategy for helping someone get through complicated grief. A therapist can help you understand what you are experiencing, explore your emotions, develop better coping skills, and process the loss in a way that is healthy and productive.
  • #8 Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder: Innovations and Future Directions
    https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/treating-prolonged-grief-disorder-innovations-and-future-directions
    Prolonged grief treatment (PGT) was the first treatment approach for PGD to be tested and proven efficacious. […] Most of these are versions of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). […] PGT is a semi-structured 16-session treatment targeting acceptance of the reality of the loss and restoration of the capacity for well-being. […] Two randomized clinical trials demonstrated that PGT is more effective than interpersonal psychotherapy for middle aged and older adults. […] Other approaches include third wave therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy, and non-CBT approaches such as narrative therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, though they have not been tested for efficacy. […] Overall, PGT training is well received by clinicians, though there remains scope for investigating barriers to implementation of the treatment. […] Our hope is that culturally relevant modifications of evidence-based content can lead to the development of an accessible, feasible, and acceptable digital intervention for acute grief or prolonged grief disorder for this community.
  • #9
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Complicated grief therapy (CGT) is a relatively new psychotherapy model designed to address symptoms of complicated grief. […] CGT has been demonstrated to be effective in a trial in which participants with complicated grief were randomly assigned to CGT or IPT; individuals receiving CGT responded more quickly and were more likely to respond overall (51 % vs 28%). […] One form of complicated grief therapy (CGT) with strong empirical support has roots in both IPT and CBT. […] A number of investigations have provided empirical support for this model of treatment. After initial pilot studies showed promising results, CGT was compared with standard IPT in a randomized trial with 83 adult outpatients with complicated grief. […] Response rates were higher (51 % vs 28%) and time to response faster in the CGT group than in the IPT group.
  • #10
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Thus, the basic principle underlying CGT is that grief is a natural, adaptive process. This implies that treatment of CG involves removing the impediments to successful resolution of the grieving process. […] The treatment is typically divided into three phases. […] The heart of CGT begins in this session, with the introduction of imaginal revisiting. […] Throughout the next 6 sessions, she continued to engage in exercises and spent most of the debriefing time focused on the issues of guilt, uncertainty, and anger, which Ann and the therapist agreed were the key factors contributing to her CG. […] By the end of treatment, Ann had made a great deal of progress. She no longer met criteria for major depression, PTSD, or complicated grief. […] Research on CGT is ongoing. One currently unresolved issue is the role of pharmacotherapy in the recovery from CG. […] Currently, a large-scale trial is underway in four sites to investigate these questions.
  • #11 Complicated Grief Treatment: Counseling, Therapy, Support Groups, & More
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/treatment/
    Complicated grief treatment can help. Traditional forms of therapy, like cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapy, can successfully treat complicated grief by assisting people to shift their thinking and process their emotions. Some clinicians offer complicated grief disorder treatment that directly targets symptoms of emotional numbing, avoidance and hopelessness. […] Training in formal psychotherapeutic methods is usually required for a therapist to provide effective treatment for complicated grief. Psychotherapy for grief may focus on trauma, cumulative grief or other factors that can cause prolonged or chronic grief reactions. […] Complicated grief therapy (CGT) is a manual-based therapeutic method for treating prolonged grief disorder. It is based on ideas from attachment theory, interpersonal therapy, CBT and exposure therapy. It incorporates the following techniques: recalling, visualizing and emotionally reprocessing loss-related events; maintaining a grief monitoring diary to track grief reactions and triggers; exploring personal aspirations that can reawaken joy and meaning.
  • #12
    https://recovery.com/resources/rehab-for-grief/
    CGT implements 7 themes that help patients learn to handle their grief: acceptance of grief, emotion management, considering your own future, improving relationships, telling the story of the original loss, tolerating reminders and triggers, connecting with memories. […] CGT consists of 16 sessions, each about 45-60 minutes long. The treatment is typically split into 3 phases. […] Healing is easier with expert support. Visit our directory of rehab centers that treat grief to read about available treatments, including medication, talk therapy, and complementary therapies.
  • #13
    https://recovery.com/resources/rehab-for-grief/
    CGT implements 7 themes that help patients learn to handle their grief: acceptance of grief, emotion management, considering your own future, improving relationships, telling the story of the original loss, tolerating reminders and triggers, connecting with memories. […] CGT consists of 16 sessions, each about 45-60 minutes long. The treatment is typically split into 3 phases. […] Healing is easier with expert support. Visit our directory of rehab centers that treat grief to read about available treatments, including medication, talk therapy, and complementary therapies.
  • #14
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Thus, the basic principle underlying CGT is that grief is a natural, adaptive process. This implies that treatment of CG involves removing the impediments to successful resolution of the grieving process. […] The treatment is typically divided into three phases. […] The heart of CGT begins in this session, with the introduction of imaginal revisiting. […] Throughout the next 6 sessions, she continued to engage in exercises and spent most of the debriefing time focused on the issues of guilt, uncertainty, and anger, which Ann and the therapist agreed were the key factors contributing to her CG. […] By the end of treatment, Ann had made a great deal of progress. She no longer met criteria for major depression, PTSD, or complicated grief. […] Research on CGT is ongoing. One currently unresolved issue is the role of pharmacotherapy in the recovery from CG. […] Currently, a large-scale trial is underway in four sites to investigate these questions.
  • #15
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Complicated grief therapy (CGT) is a relatively new psychotherapy model designed to address symptoms of complicated grief. […] CGT has been demonstrated to be effective in a trial in which participants with complicated grief were randomly assigned to CGT or IPT; individuals receiving CGT responded more quickly and were more likely to respond overall (51 % vs 28%). […] One form of complicated grief therapy (CGT) with strong empirical support has roots in both IPT and CBT. […] A number of investigations have provided empirical support for this model of treatment. After initial pilot studies showed promising results, CGT was compared with standard IPT in a randomized trial with 83 adult outpatients with complicated grief. […] Response rates were higher (51 % vs 28%) and time to response faster in the CGT group than in the IPT group.
  • #16
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Complicated grief therapy (CGT) is a relatively new psychotherapy model designed to address symptoms of complicated grief. […] CGT has been demonstrated to be effective in a trial in which participants with complicated grief were randomly assigned to CGT or IPT; individuals receiving CGT responded more quickly and were more likely to respond overall (51 % vs 28%). […] One form of complicated grief therapy (CGT) with strong empirical support has roots in both IPT and CBT. […] A number of investigations have provided empirical support for this model of treatment. After initial pilot studies showed promising results, CGT was compared with standard IPT in a randomized trial with 83 adult outpatients with complicated grief. […] Response rates were higher (51 % vs 28%) and time to response faster in the CGT group than in the IPT group.
  • #17 Efficacy of complicated grief therapy in older adults | Evidence Based Mental Health
    https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/18/3/90
    Complicated grief (CG, referred to as persistent complex bereavement disorder in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)) is a debilitating bereavement experience resulting in functional and social impairment. […] CG therapy (CGT), developed by Shear and colleagues, is a manualised treatment protocol applied in individual psychotherapy. […] This is the first full-scale randomised clinical trial evaluating CGT in older adults with CG, a population with a high prevalence of CG. […] While both treatments improved CG symptoms, the response rate for CGT was more than twice that for IPT (relative risk 2.20, 95% CI 1.51 to 3.22; number needed to treat (NNT) 2.56). […] Participants in in the CGT treatment condition demonstrated significantly greater improvement in symptom reduction, measured by weekly change in ICG scores; 1.05 points/week for CGT vs 0.75 points/week for IPT; p0.001).
  • #18 Efficacy of complicated grief therapy in older adults | Evidence Based Mental Health
    https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/18/3/90
    Complicated grief (CG, referred to as persistent complex bereavement disorder in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)) is a debilitating bereavement experience resulting in functional and social impairment. […] CG therapy (CGT), developed by Shear and colleagues, is a manualised treatment protocol applied in individual psychotherapy. […] This is the first full-scale randomised clinical trial evaluating CGT in older adults with CG, a population with a high prevalence of CG. […] While both treatments improved CG symptoms, the response rate for CGT was more than twice that for IPT (relative risk 2.20, 95% CI 1.51 to 3.22; number needed to treat (NNT) 2.56). […] Participants in in the CGT treatment condition demonstrated significantly greater improvement in symptom reduction, measured by weekly change in ICG scores; 1.05 points/week for CGT vs 0.75 points/week for IPT; p0.001).
  • #19 Complicated Grief Treatment: Counseling, Therapy, Support Groups, & More
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/treatment/
    Studies show that people who receive CGT have better therapeutic outcomes than people who receive other interventions for complicated grief. People who receive CGT experience more significant improvements in functioning at work and home and reduced symptoms of complicated grief like sadness, guilt and social avoidance. […] The model of grief developed by Harvard psychology professor J. William Worden lists four tasks of mourning that encompass these shared long-term goals: accept the reality of a loss; work through the emotional pain of grief; adjust to life without the person who has died; retain a connection with that person while building a new life. […] Ultimately, the goal of grief treatment is not to get over grief or stop feeling the ache of loss, but to integrate that ache into a new vision of life.
  • #20 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/complicated-grief-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-5089396
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This type of therapy can help you identify the negative thought patterns that are contributing to complicated grief. Your therapist can help you work on developing more realistic, hopeful ways of thinking and processing your emotions in a way that will promote healing. […] Psychodynamic therapy: You might also see a psychodynamic therapist. This therapist may help you identify past losses and their connection to your current loss. […] Traumatic grief therapy: This approach can be effective for complicated grief. Here a therapist uses behavioral methods and interpersonal techniques to help you overcome your loss.
  • #21 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/complicated-grief-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-5089396
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This type of therapy can help you identify the negative thought patterns that are contributing to complicated grief. Your therapist can help you work on developing more realistic, hopeful ways of thinking and processing your emotions in a way that will promote healing. […] Psychodynamic therapy: You might also see a psychodynamic therapist. This therapist may help you identify past losses and their connection to your current loss. […] Traumatic grief therapy: This approach can be effective for complicated grief. Here a therapist uses behavioral methods and interpersonal techniques to help you overcome your loss.
  • #22 Which therapy works best to treat prolonged grief disorder?
    https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/04/which-therapy-works-best-treat-prolonged-grief-disorder
    Lead researcher Scientia Professor Richard Bryant says that while both therapies had beneficial outcomes at the completion of the therapy, it was the cognitive behavioural therapy group that showed lasting benefits when participants were contacted again six months after therapy ended. […] While both treatments offered relief during the course of the therapy, relapse tended to occur following mindfulness, whereas treatment gains continued to occur in the grief-focused cognitive behaviour therapy group, Prof. Bryant says. […] Participants in the CBT group also demonstrated greater reductions in depression and grief-related cognition compared to the mindfulness group. […] Its true that all trials to date have highlighted that CBT is the treatment of choice when dealing with prolonged grief disorder, he says.
  • #23 Which therapy works best to treat prolonged grief disorder?
    https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/04/which-therapy-works-best-treat-prolonged-grief-disorder
    Lead researcher Scientia Professor Richard Bryant says that while both therapies had beneficial outcomes at the completion of the therapy, it was the cognitive behavioural therapy group that showed lasting benefits when participants were contacted again six months after therapy ended. […] While both treatments offered relief during the course of the therapy, relapse tended to occur following mindfulness, whereas treatment gains continued to occur in the grief-focused cognitive behaviour therapy group, Prof. Bryant says. […] Participants in the CBT group also demonstrated greater reductions in depression and grief-related cognition compared to the mindfulness group. […] Its true that all trials to date have highlighted that CBT is the treatment of choice when dealing with prolonged grief disorder, he says.
  • #24 Inventory of Complicated Grief: A Therapist’s Guide
    https://www.blueprint.ai/blog/inventory-of-complicated-grief-a-therapists-guide
    Clients with high ICG scores may benefit from specialized grief counseling, like Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT) or other evidence-based methods. In some cases, referring to a grief specialist may be appropriate. […] The ICG provides a helpful framework for creating personalized treatment plans, especially for clients dealing with severe or prolonged grief. […] The ICG can assist in determining which grief-focused therapies might work best for a client. Some options include: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) which addresses the relationship-related aspects of the grief experience and transitioning into a new life without the loved one. Prolonged Grief Treatment (PGT), which focuses on helping individuals process their grief, resolve emotional pain, and reintegrate into life. […] If a client’s ICG score indicates severe complicated grief (typically scores of 30 or higher), consider referring them to a specialist in grief counseling or prolonged grief therapy (PGT). Work with the client to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses their specific needs.
  • #25
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3384444/
    Complicated grief therapy (CGT) is a relatively new psychotherapy model designed to address symptoms of complicated grief. […] CGT has been demonstrated to be effective in a trial in which participants with complicated grief were randomly assigned to CGT or IPT; individuals receiving CGT responded more quickly and were more likely to respond overall (51 % vs 28%). […] One form of complicated grief therapy (CGT) with strong empirical support has roots in both IPT and CBT. […] A number of investigations have provided empirical support for this model of treatment. After initial pilot studies showed promising results, CGT was compared with standard IPT in a randomized trial with 83 adult outpatients with complicated grief. […] Response rates were higher (51 % vs 28%) and time to response faster in the CGT group than in the IPT group.
  • #26 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/complicated-grief-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-5089396
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This type of therapy can help you identify the negative thought patterns that are contributing to complicated grief. Your therapist can help you work on developing more realistic, hopeful ways of thinking and processing your emotions in a way that will promote healing. […] Psychodynamic therapy: You might also see a psychodynamic therapist. This therapist may help you identify past losses and their connection to your current loss. […] Traumatic grief therapy: This approach can be effective for complicated grief. Here a therapist uses behavioral methods and interpersonal techniques to help you overcome your loss.
  • #27 Treating Complicated Grief with EMDR – Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
    https://kchospice.org/emdr/
    The death of a loved one is one of the most distressing experiences you will face. Grief is a natural response to loss. One of the tasks of grief is to keep an enduring connection with the one who died while moving forward in life. […] But for some people, feelings of loss are severe and don’t improve with time. This is complicated grief. Painful emotions are so long lasting and severe that it’s hard to recover. […] You may have heard about a treatment for PTSD called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It’s a type of therapy that helps with healing from trauma or distressing experiences. EMDR can also be very helpful for people coping with severe grief. […] It’s common to have relief from the anguish and anxiety of grief reaction after EMDR. […] EMDR therapy is available through Passages Counseling Program of Kansas City Hospice. Passages accepts insurance and Medicare. You may also search EMDRGKC.com for area therapists experienced in working with grief.
  • #28 Treating Complicated Grief with EMDR – Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
    https://kchospice.org/emdr/
    The death of a loved one is one of the most distressing experiences you will face. Grief is a natural response to loss. One of the tasks of grief is to keep an enduring connection with the one who died while moving forward in life. […] But for some people, feelings of loss are severe and don’t improve with time. This is complicated grief. Painful emotions are so long lasting and severe that it’s hard to recover. […] You may have heard about a treatment for PTSD called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It’s a type of therapy that helps with healing from trauma or distressing experiences. EMDR can also be very helpful for people coping with severe grief. […] It’s common to have relief from the anguish and anxiety of grief reaction after EMDR. […] EMDR therapy is available through Passages Counseling Program of Kansas City Hospice. Passages accepts insurance and Medicare. You may also search EMDRGKC.com for area therapists experienced in working with grief.
  • #29 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/complicated-grief-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-5089396
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): This type of therapy can help you identify the negative thought patterns that are contributing to complicated grief. Your therapist can help you work on developing more realistic, hopeful ways of thinking and processing your emotions in a way that will promote healing. […] Psychodynamic therapy: You might also see a psychodynamic therapist. This therapist may help you identify past losses and their connection to your current loss. […] Traumatic grief therapy: This approach can be effective for complicated grief. Here a therapist uses behavioral methods and interpersonal techniques to help you overcome your loss.
  • #30 Effective Treatment for Complicated Grief | Stone River Recovery Center | San Antonio, TX
    https://stoneriverrecoverycenter.com/san-antonio-complicated-grief-treatment/
    Complicated Grief Therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed specifically for treating complicated grief. It combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with interpersonal therapy and focuses on: […] Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be effective in addressing the negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with complicated grief. […] Grief counseling provides a supportive space for individuals to express their feelings and navigate the grieving process. […] Medications, particularly antidepressants, can be prescribed to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany complicated grief. […] Group therapy can provide mutual support and understanding from others who are experiencing similar losses. […] Mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques can help individuals manage the stress and emotional turmoil of grief.
  • #31 Which therapy works best to treat prolonged grief disorder?
    https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/04/which-therapy-works-best-treat-prolonged-grief-disorder
    Lead researcher Scientia Professor Richard Bryant says that while both therapies had beneficial outcomes at the completion of the therapy, it was the cognitive behavioural therapy group that showed lasting benefits when participants were contacted again six months after therapy ended. […] While both treatments offered relief during the course of the therapy, relapse tended to occur following mindfulness, whereas treatment gains continued to occur in the grief-focused cognitive behaviour therapy group, Prof. Bryant says. […] Participants in the CBT group also demonstrated greater reductions in depression and grief-related cognition compared to the mindfulness group. […] Its true that all trials to date have highlighted that CBT is the treatment of choice when dealing with prolonged grief disorder, he says.
  • #32 Complicated grief – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360389
    Grieving is a highly individual process for each person, and determining when normal grief becomes complicated grief can be difficult. […] Complicated grief may be considered when the intensity of grief has not decreased in the months after your loved one’s death. Some mental health professionals diagnose complicated grief when grieving continues to be intense, persistent and debilitating beyond 12 months. […] Complicated grief is often treated with a type of psychotherapy called complicated grief therapy. It’s similar to psychotherapy techniques used for depression and PTSD, but it’s specifically for complicated grief. This treatment can be effective when done individually or in a group format. […] Other types of psychotherapy can help you address other mental health conditions, such as depression or PTSD, which can occur along with complicated grief. […] There’s little solid research on the use of psychiatric medications to treat complicated grief. However, antidepressants may be helpful in people who have clinical depression as well as complicated grief.
  • #33 Complicated grief – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360389
    Grieving is a highly individual process for each person, and determining when normal grief becomes complicated grief can be difficult. […] Complicated grief may be considered when the intensity of grief has not decreased in the months after your loved one’s death. Some mental health professionals diagnose complicated grief when grieving continues to be intense, persistent and debilitating beyond 12 months. […] Complicated grief is often treated with a type of psychotherapy called complicated grief therapy. It’s similar to psychotherapy techniques used for depression and PTSD, but it’s specifically for complicated grief. This treatment can be effective when done individually or in a group format. […] Other types of psychotherapy can help you address other mental health conditions, such as depression or PTSD, which can occur along with complicated grief. […] There’s little solid research on the use of psychiatric medications to treat complicated grief. However, antidepressants may be helpful in people who have clinical depression as well as complicated grief.
  • #34 Treating Complicated Grief
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4530627/
    Psychiatric referral for psychotherapy, medication, or both is indicated for patients who have persistent symptoms, significant comorbidity, or suicidal ideation or behaviors. […] Viewing complicated grief as a stress-response condition with symptom overlap with PTSD and depression suggests that antidepressants, but not benzodiazepines, are likely to be beneficial in treating complicated grief. […] Ms T may benefit by maximizing her antidepressant dose titrated to response and tolerability because she had a partial improvement with citalopram at 20 mg/d. She might also consider referral to a specialist trained in a complicated grief therapy-like targeted psychotherapy. […] Despite a significant and rapidly growing body of research in grief and management of its complications, many clinicians, including those in specialty psychiatry settings, are not aware of available evidence regarding grief management because evidence-based treatment guidelines for complicated grief are not yet available.
  • #35 Treating Complicated Grief
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4530627/
    Psychiatric referral for psychotherapy, medication, or both is indicated for patients who have persistent symptoms, significant comorbidity, or suicidal ideation or behaviors. […] Viewing complicated grief as a stress-response condition with symptom overlap with PTSD and depression suggests that antidepressants, but not benzodiazepines, are likely to be beneficial in treating complicated grief. […] Ms T may benefit by maximizing her antidepressant dose titrated to response and tolerability because she had a partial improvement with citalopram at 20 mg/d. She might also consider referral to a specialist trained in a complicated grief therapy-like targeted psychotherapy. […] Despite a significant and rapidly growing body of research in grief and management of its complications, many clinicians, including those in specialty psychiatry settings, are not aware of available evidence regarding grief management because evidence-based treatment guidelines for complicated grief are not yet available.
  • #36 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://laopcenter.com/mental-health/disorder/complicated-grief/
    Exposure therapy is a specific type of CBT that involves gradually confronting the memories and reminders of the deceased in a controlled manner. […] Medication, particularly antidepressants, is prescribed to help manage co-occurring symptoms such as depression or anxiety in individuals experiencing complicated grief. […] Support groups provide a communal setting where individuals share their experiences and feelings related to their loss. These groups often foster a sense of belonging and understanding among participants who have faced similar losses. […] Addressing complicated grief often requires a multifaceted approach involving psychotherapy, medication, and community support to facilitate recovery and reintegration into daily life.
  • #37 What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder?
    https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/prolonged-grief-disorder
    Prolonged grief disorder therapy (PGDT) can help you feel better with this condition. This form of therapy is based on research in psychological and social functioning after loss. Its a short-term treatment that focuses on and adapts to your specific needs. In PGDT, youll work with an expert to discuss your: […] It may be confused with depression. But prolonged grief disorder involves persistent longing for someone who has passed away, while symptoms of depression involve more detached sadness and loss of interest. Studies show treatment for depression is less helpful than PGDT for those with the condition.
  • #38 Complicated Grief Treatment in California | SoCal Sunrise
    https://socalsunrise.com/treatments/complicated-grief/
    The goal of CG treatment is not to make patients forget the memories they share with the departed or to make their sense of loss disappear. […] Instead, treatment is administered to find resolution and acceptance. […] Don’t let your loved ones suffer through their complicated grief alone. […] Our services provide therapeutic and medicinal treatments uniquely catered to each patient’s individual struggles and personalities. […] Call today, and our skilled complicated grief therapists and psychologists can get started on a comprehensive plan to help you free yourself from the shackles of grief.
  • #39 Complicated Grief Treatment: Counseling, Therapy, Support Groups, & More
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/treatment/
    Studies show that people who receive CGT have better therapeutic outcomes than people who receive other interventions for complicated grief. People who receive CGT experience more significant improvements in functioning at work and home and reduced symptoms of complicated grief like sadness, guilt and social avoidance. […] The model of grief developed by Harvard psychology professor J. William Worden lists four tasks of mourning that encompass these shared long-term goals: accept the reality of a loss; work through the emotional pain of grief; adjust to life without the person who has died; retain a connection with that person while building a new life. […] Ultimately, the goal of grief treatment is not to get over grief or stop feeling the ache of loss, but to integrate that ache into a new vision of life.
  • #40 Complicated Grief Treatment: Counseling, Therapy, Support Groups, & More
    https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/treatment/
    Studies show that people who receive CGT have better therapeutic outcomes than people who receive other interventions for complicated grief. People who receive CGT experience more significant improvements in functioning at work and home and reduced symptoms of complicated grief like sadness, guilt and social avoidance. […] The model of grief developed by Harvard psychology professor J. William Worden lists four tasks of mourning that encompass these shared long-term goals: accept the reality of a loss; work through the emotional pain of grief; adjust to life without the person who has died; retain a connection with that person while building a new life. […] Ultimately, the goal of grief treatment is not to get over grief or stop feeling the ache of loss, but to integrate that ache into a new vision of life.
  • #41 Effective Treatment for Complicated Grief | Stone River Recovery Center | San Antonio, TX
    https://stoneriverrecoverycenter.com/san-antonio-complicated-grief-treatment/
    Providing psychoeducation about the grieving process can help individuals understand their experiences and normalize their reactions. […] Complicated grief is challenging, and it can significantly impact an individual’s well-being. The journey through grief is unique for each person, but with the right support and interventions, individuals can gradually adapt to life without the person or thing that was lost. If you or someone you know is struggling with complicated grief, reach out to our mental health professionals in San Antonio. Let us help you or your loved one find happiness, health, and hope for the future.
  • #42 Complicated grief extends the time it takes to heal | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/complicated-grief-extends-time-it-takes-heal
    Complicated grief shares some aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder. This has led to the development of a targeted type of psychotherapy for this disorder. It includes an educational aspect, in which people learn about the signs and symptoms of complicated grief. This helps them to understand what they are experiencing. […] Treatment often involves a multidisciplinary approach. For some, it includes medications to manage depression and anxiety. These can help ease the emotional burden that makes it difficult for the individual to feel a sense of the future. […] Behavioral therapy often is also part of this treatment approach. So are support groups made up of people who are dealing with similar losses. When someone is struggling as your mother is, it is important to get a diagnosis. This usually includes a medical history, a physical exam and a mental health evaluation. The results will guide a treatment plan to help your mother regain her equilibrium and move forward with her life.
  • #43 Complicated Grief – Bridges to Recovery
    https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/
    When men and women who lose a loved one cannot get past the pain and devastation, they may be suffering from a mental health condition known as complicated grief. If left untreated, this intense and persistent form of bereavement may continue indefinitely, possibly for years, putting sufferers at risk for many mental and physical health complications. But complicated grief responds well to psychotherapy, and no one who experiences its stressful and troubling symptoms should have to suffer indefinitely. […] Regular, intensive psychotherapy will be at the core of any complicated grief treatment regimen. […] Psychiatrists and psychologists treating people with persistent grief will use similar techniques to those recommended for patients suffering from depression or PTSD (the two disorders that come closest to matching the symptoms of complicated grief). But any therapies offered will be specially customized to address intense grief as a unique and disabling phenomenon with its own distinct characteristics.
  • #44 Complicated Grief – Bridges to Recovery
    https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/
    When men and women who lose a loved one cannot get past the pain and devastation, they may be suffering from a mental health condition known as complicated grief. If left untreated, this intense and persistent form of bereavement may continue indefinitely, possibly for years, putting sufferers at risk for many mental and physical health complications. But complicated grief responds well to psychotherapy, and no one who experiences its stressful and troubling symptoms should have to suffer indefinitely. […] Regular, intensive psychotherapy will be at the core of any complicated grief treatment regimen. […] Psychiatrists and psychologists treating people with persistent grief will use similar techniques to those recommended for patients suffering from depression or PTSD (the two disorders that come closest to matching the symptoms of complicated grief). But any therapies offered will be specially customized to address intense grief as a unique and disabling phenomenon with its own distinct characteristics.
  • #45 Complicated Grief – Bridges to Recovery
    https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/
    Patients with complicated grief can benefit from group therapy and family therapy as well as individual therapy. […] It may take months of therapy (or more) before patients with complicated grief begin to show signs of improvement. […] To increase the likelihood of recovery, those suffering from complicated grief should begin the healing process in a residential, inpatient program organized and administered by trained personnel at a mental health treatment center. […] Complicated grief is, in fact, a complicated problem, and it is not the type of condition that can be wished away, or that will just disappear with time. But with expert assistance from mental health professionals, and support from peers and family members, men and women suffering the disabling symptoms of complicated grief can learn to move past the pain and move on with their lives. […] Grief is a natural human emotion, but it should never be accepted as a lifetime companion.
  • #46 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://laopcenter.com/mental-health/disorder/complicated-grief/
    Exposure therapy is a specific type of CBT that involves gradually confronting the memories and reminders of the deceased in a controlled manner. […] Medication, particularly antidepressants, is prescribed to help manage co-occurring symptoms such as depression or anxiety in individuals experiencing complicated grief. […] Support groups provide a communal setting where individuals share their experiences and feelings related to their loss. These groups often foster a sense of belonging and understanding among participants who have faced similar losses. […] Addressing complicated grief often requires a multifaceted approach involving psychotherapy, medication, and community support to facilitate recovery and reintegration into daily life.
  • #47 Coping With Complicated Grief: Finding Your Way
    https://wellbeingscounselling.ca/coping-with-complicated-grief/
    Mental health professionals often use elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with an added focus on directly addressing the loss. […] Connecting with others experiencing prolonged grief through support groups can also accelerate healing by normalizing symptoms, reducing isolation and loneliness, learning coping tips from those further into their grief journeys, gaining hope through shared stories of overcoming devastating losses. […] Combined approaches addressing mindsets, behaviours and social connections have proven most effective. Through professional support, seemingly endless grief can transform into manageable waves rather than a perpetual tsunami. […] If complicated grief symptoms linger longer than 12 months and disrupt your ability to function, seeking professional support is strongly advised. The good news is that highly effective treatment options exist, combining therapy, social support groups, and self-care skills.
  • #48 What Is Complex Grief? | What Is Complex Bereavement?
    https://newdirectionspgh.com/counseling-blog/complex-grief/
    A therapist will assess the specific areas that are difficult for the individual to experience and tailor a plan to help them through grieving. A therapist will help to identify the thoughts that have been impeding them from moving forward, identify maladaptive coping patterns, and help them to explore new ways of moving forward. […] Reaching out for professional help can be the first step to feeling better. New Directions Mental Health services those suffering from complex bereavement and grief disorders. Our counselors are here to provide support, counsel, and comfort as you work through your feelings of loss. […] We believe in the power of therapy to help individuals navigate their unique grief paths, offering personalized care to match each person’s specific needs.
  • #49 Complicated Grief | Fact Sheet – ABCT – Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
    https://www.abct.org/fact-sheets/complicated-grief/
    Complicated grief is a condition where the adaptation process to the loss of a loved one is slowed or halted by complications, and the symptoms of acute grief persist indefinitely. […] A short-term approach called complicated grief treatment (CGT) has been effective with 2 out of 3 people, and is more effective than other treatments for complicated grief, including interpersonal therapy and antidepressant medication, and is therefore the treatment of choice for complicated grief. […] CGT seeks to identify and resolve complications of grief and to facilitate adaptation to the loss. […] Research suggests that interventions that include strategies to reduce avoidance of thoughts about the death and avoidance of activities and places that are reminders of the loss are more effective than those that do not.
  • #50 Complicated Grief Treatment in Georgia (Find Help Today)
    https://www.serenitygrove.com/mental-health-treatment-programs-georgia/complicated-grief-treatment/
    We offer treatment for complicated grief because no one should have to suffer unending symptoms of grief when beneficial care is available. Many programs do not offer this type of treatment, which makes it even more important that our program is out there for those who need it. […] Because of the relative newness of the practice of providing complicated grief treatment, studies are still going on. The rate of success ranges from 67% to 88% of people who undergo it. Success also depends on the quality of the treatment program, how long the person attends it, and how enthusiastically they participate in it. […] Our staff uses their years of experience treating people with complicated grief in Atlanta by providing structured and compassionate care. We offer several types of therapy to help people understand their need to mourn and how to move past it while still respecting their loss.
  • #51 Complicated Grief – Bridges to Recovery
    https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/complicated-grief/
    Patients with complicated grief can benefit from group therapy and family therapy as well as individual therapy. […] It may take months of therapy (or more) before patients with complicated grief begin to show signs of improvement. […] To increase the likelihood of recovery, those suffering from complicated grief should begin the healing process in a residential, inpatient program organized and administered by trained personnel at a mental health treatment center. […] Complicated grief is, in fact, a complicated problem, and it is not the type of condition that can be wished away, or that will just disappear with time. But with expert assistance from mental health professionals, and support from peers and family members, men and women suffering the disabling symptoms of complicated grief can learn to move past the pain and move on with their lives. […] Grief is a natural human emotion, but it should never be accepted as a lifetime companion.
  • #52 Complicated Grief – The Mental Health Collective
    https://themhcollective.com/complicated-grief-treatment-the-mental-health-collective-orange-county-mental-health/
    Complicated grief is a syndrome where the bereaved person does not move beyond the acute grief phase toward healing. […] The first step in recovering from complicated grief is to find a group of mental health professionals who can provide a sophisticated and compassionate initial evaluation, leading to an accurate diagnosis. […] Although some patients suffer from other disorders and complicated grief, this syndrome must be recognized as a separate disorder with a distinct approach to treatment. […] With appropriate help, which can include targeted psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and group therapy, medication, and other individualized treatment approaches, people who have suffered for decades can recover and move forward with their lives. […] At The Mental Health Collective, our dedicated team of mental health professionals will help you to understand and process the painful feelings and emotions that are keeping you in the acute grieving phase. […] Your individualized treatment plan can include life-affirming activities such as yoga, mindfulness and meditation practices, nutrition, exercise, journaling, massage therapy, art, and medication management.
  • #53 Complicated grief – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/symptoms-causes/syc-20360374
    For some people, feelings of loss are debilitating and don’t improve even after time passes. This is known as complicated grief, sometimes called persistent complex bereavement disorder. […] If you’re unable to move through these stages more than a year after the death of a loved one, you may have complicated grief. If so, seek treatment. It can help you come to terms with your loss and reclaim a sense of acceptance and peace. […] Contact your doctor or a mental health professional if you have intense grief and problems functioning that don’t improve at least one year after the passing of your loved one. […] It’s not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Getting counseling soon after a loss may help, especially for people at increased risk of developing complicated grief. […] Through early counseling after a loss, you can explore emotions surrounding your loss and learn healthy coping skills. This may help prevent negative thoughts and beliefs from gaining such a strong hold that they’re difficult to overcome.
  • #54 Complicated grief – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/complicated-grief/symptoms-causes/syc-20360374
    For some people, feelings of loss are debilitating and don’t improve even after time passes. This is known as complicated grief, sometimes called persistent complex bereavement disorder. […] If you’re unable to move through these stages more than a year after the death of a loved one, you may have complicated grief. If so, seek treatment. It can help you come to terms with your loss and reclaim a sense of acceptance and peace. […] Contact your doctor or a mental health professional if you have intense grief and problems functioning that don’t improve at least one year after the passing of your loved one. […] It’s not clear how to prevent complicated grief. Getting counseling soon after a loss may help, especially for people at increased risk of developing complicated grief. […] Through early counseling after a loss, you can explore emotions surrounding your loss and learn healthy coping skills. This may help prevent negative thoughts and beliefs from gaining such a strong hold that they’re difficult to overcome.
  • #55 Complicated Grief: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
    https://laopcenter.com/mental-health/disorder/complicated-grief/
    Exposure therapy is a specific type of CBT that involves gradually confronting the memories and reminders of the deceased in a controlled manner. […] Medication, particularly antidepressants, is prescribed to help manage co-occurring symptoms such as depression or anxiety in individuals experiencing complicated grief. […] Support groups provide a communal setting where individuals share their experiences and feelings related to their loss. These groups often foster a sense of belonging and understanding among participants who have faced similar losses. […] Addressing complicated grief often requires a multifaceted approach involving psychotherapy, medication, and community support to facilitate recovery and reintegration into daily life.
  • #56 Complicated grief extends the time it takes to heal | UCLA Health
    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/complicated-grief-extends-time-it-takes-heal
    Complicated grief shares some aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder. This has led to the development of a targeted type of psychotherapy for this disorder. It includes an educational aspect, in which people learn about the signs and symptoms of complicated grief. This helps them to understand what they are experiencing. […] Treatment often involves a multidisciplinary approach. For some, it includes medications to manage depression and anxiety. These can help ease the emotional burden that makes it difficult for the individual to feel a sense of the future. […] Behavioral therapy often is also part of this treatment approach. So are support groups made up of people who are dealing with similar losses. When someone is struggling as your mother is, it is important to get a diagnosis. This usually includes a medical history, a physical exam and a mental health evaluation. The results will guide a treatment plan to help your mother regain her equilibrium and move forward with her life.
  • #57 Complicated Grief: What is it & How to Cope | Aetna
    https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/complicated-grief.html
    Feeling sad, depressed, or anxious after the death of a loved one is normal, according to psychiatrist Katherine Shear, MD, director of the Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University. But for people who experience complicated grief, the initial intensity of these feelings doesnt fade over time and ultimately robs them of the ability to engage in and enjoy life. […] Treatment typically includes targeted psychotherapy with a complicated grief therapist, which studies have shown to be highly effective. […] From everything we know, its very difficult to deal with complicated grief on your own, says Shear. […] Experts say those who seek help are more likely to regain a sense of normalcy. […] Grief is a natural process that takes time and may require support. […] If grief is unending, seek professional help from someone who understands complicated grief.
  • #58 Complicated Grief: What is it & How to Cope | Aetna
    https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/complicated-grief.html
    Feeling sad, depressed, or anxious after the death of a loved one is normal, according to psychiatrist Katherine Shear, MD, director of the Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University. But for people who experience complicated grief, the initial intensity of these feelings doesnt fade over time and ultimately robs them of the ability to engage in and enjoy life. […] Treatment typically includes targeted psychotherapy with a complicated grief therapist, which studies have shown to be highly effective. […] From everything we know, its very difficult to deal with complicated grief on your own, says Shear. […] Experts say those who seek help are more likely to regain a sense of normalcy. […] Grief is a natural process that takes time and may require support. […] If grief is unending, seek professional help from someone who understands complicated grief.
  • #59 Complicated Grief: What is it & How to Cope | Aetna
    https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/complicated-grief.html
    Feeling sad, depressed, or anxious after the death of a loved one is normal, according to psychiatrist Katherine Shear, MD, director of the Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University. But for people who experience complicated grief, the initial intensity of these feelings doesnt fade over time and ultimately robs them of the ability to engage in and enjoy life. […] Treatment typically includes targeted psychotherapy with a complicated grief therapist, which studies have shown to be highly effective. […] From everything we know, its very difficult to deal with complicated grief on your own, says Shear. […] Experts say those who seek help are more likely to regain a sense of normalcy. […] Grief is a natural process that takes time and may require support. […] If grief is unending, seek professional help from someone who understands complicated grief.
  • #60 What is Complicated Grief? | Talkspace
    https://www.talkspace.com/blog/complicated-grief/
    Complicated grief, however, is different. When you’re experiencing complicated grief, your feelings are substantial and often debilitating. […] A complicated grief diagnosis can be made by a trained mental health professional or your doctor. You should seek help if you’re experiencing extreme grief and are having difficulty functioning. If you’ve been trying to move through your grief for longer than a year, it may be time to consider talking to someone. […] Fortunately, there is treatment available for complicated grief. Some treatments have been shown to be extremely effective in helping people recover. Typically, complicated grief treatment focuses on helping you live a healthier life as you begin to heal from loss throughout the grief process. […] One therapy that’s notable and common in treating complicated grief is bereavement therapy. Also called grief counseling, bereavement therapy offers help so you can move through the grieving process. This is typically done by helping you get in touch with your feelings, accept a loss, and/or work through trauma and guilt you might be experiencing.

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