Troubleshooting for Therapists applying Procedures from Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT)

Overview

Prolonged Grief Disorder therapy is an effective approach for individuals experiencing prolonged grief, offering proven efficacy in addressing their condition. Applying procedures from prolonged grief disorder treatment provides the clinician with a road map for a successful treatment. What does a therapist do when these procedures go awry? A case example will be presented to illustrate this dilemma and show exactly what a clinician did when this occurred.

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, attendees will be able to answer the following questions:

1. What obstacles can occur that develop roadblocks for PGD procedures?
2. How can a therapist respond to effectively deal with these obstacles?
3. What does success look like in PGDT?

About the Presenter

Nancy Turret, L.C.S.W., C.C.P.T. has worked with Katherine Shear, M.D. since 2007 at which time, Dr. Shear began her study focusing on the efficacy of her treatment for PGD. Nancy worked as a therapist in the study until completion of the study. Additionally, Nancy trains mental health professionals and provides workshops and webinars for the Center for Prolonged Grief Disorder. With three colleagues from the center, Nancy became a founder and director of The Clinic for Prolonged Grief Disorder, whose goal is to help as many people as possible conquer this devasting illness. Nancy worked for 35 years at The New York State Psychiatric Institute before retiring. Presently, Nancy maintains a private practice where she helps individuals all over the United States heal from devasting losses.