Unresolved grief can occur when a person is unable to move forward due to unresolved issues or feelings surrounding a loss. This can lead to prolonged mourning and associated problems such as depression or substance abuse. Seeking professional help is important in situations where grief cannot be expressed to friends and family. Unresolved grief refers […]
Complicated grief is a form of grief where the bereaved becomes trapped in a cycle of intense grief, unable to process the death of a loved one. It affects up to 10% of people and can lead to severe depression and maladaptive behaviors. Psychotherapy and bereavement groups can help. Complicated grief is a form of […]
Grief training equips professionals with tools to assist bereaved people and protect their own emotional health. It covers psychological explanations of grief, cultural norms, and clinical interventions, as well as risks for caregivers. Participants may also have a chance for clinical practice. Grief training provides counselors, doctors, social workers, and other professionals who can interact […]
To become a grief counselor, licensing requirements vary by state or country. A bachelor’s degree in a human services field is usually the least amount of education needed to become a licensed grief counselor. Volunteering in a grief counseling job at a hospice is a good way to start becoming a grief counselor. It takes […]
Mourning poetry expresses feelings of loss and sadness after the death of a loved one. Funeral services often include reading bereavement poetry to help people deal with grief. Poetry is a versatile art form that can be written on any subject, and mourning poems can have a somber or uplifting tone. The grieving process consists […]
