Perspective on Healthy Mourning
How to Spot and Release Blocked Grief
Healthy kids and adults automatically bond with (become “attached to”) special people and other things. These bonds get broken by choice or chance, causing losses. Nature provides an effective way of healing our losses – “good (healthy) grief” - so we can make new bonds.
Some personal and environmental factors can hinder or block healthy grief. When this happens, adults and kids experience significant psychological, physical, and relationship problems.
Few parents or schools teach kids…
§the healthy-grieving basics this presentation,
§how to evolve “pro-grief” relationships and families, and…
§why and how to identify and release blocked grief.
This slide presentation overviews these three vital topics and provides links to more detailed information and resources. Option: see what you know about healthy grief by taking this quiz.
Could someone you care about be blocked in mourning key losses?
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A slide presentation by Peter K. Gerlach, MSW