Understanding and Addressing Prolonged Grief Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide

Grief and bereavement are an inevitable part of the human experience. The COVID-19 pandemic, environmental disasters, and gun-related violence in the United States have exposed vast swaths of society to recurring and profound trauma, highlighting the significant impact of grief on human lives.

Until recently, prolonged grief disorder (PGD) was not formally recognized as a diagnosis. However, with the publication of DSM-5-TR in 2022 and considerable scientific progress, PGD is now acknowledged as a formal diagnosis, also reflected in ICD-11. This handbook provides a science-based approach to identifying and addressing PGD, as well as “normal” grief, offering valuable insights for both clinical and non-clinical readers.

Comprehensive Coverage of Prolonged Grief Disorder

The extensively referenced chapters, complete with illustrative case studies, delve into essential topics such as:

• What constitutes bereavement and how it differs from PGD
• Clinical management of bereavement and PGD
• Grief in children and the importance of a life cycle approach
• Cultural factors and their impact on the experience of grief
• Stigma and attitudes toward treatment
• Diagnosing and treating PGD

PGD has severe consequences, including suffering, social isolation, loneliness, poor physical health, shortened life expectancy, and suicide. It is crucial to recognize and treat PGD as quickly as possible.

A Vital Resource for Recognizing and Addressing Grief

Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder is a necessary resource, providing readers with:

• An evidence-based approach to recognizing grief in themselves and others
• Strategies for the clinical management of typical grief
• Guidance on specific treatment for PGD
• Tips on when to refer patients for specialty care

This comprehensive guide is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to understand and address grief and PGD, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on individuals and communities affected by grief.

Product Details:

Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub Inc

Language: English

Paperback: 222 pages

ISBN-10: 1615374639

ISBN-13: 978-1615374632