Prolonged Grief

What it is

Prolonged grief is a persistent intense form of grief that is preoccupying and disruptive of everyday life for a prolonged period of time that is considered excessive by the bereaved person and/or their important social relationships.  

How to understand it

Key things to know about grief to understand Prolonged Grief.

  • Grief is the natural response to loss and it doesn’t have a time limit.

  • Grief doesn’t go away completely, but we change our relationship to it.

  • Some simple healing milestones can help guide a pathway forward.

  • Prolonged Grief: when adapting is derailed.