Pet loss can trigger prolonged grief disorder at rates comparable to human bereavement, new research shows.
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Grief can inspire concrete acts of loyalty and generosity.
When a pet dies, your world can unravel as you lose your best friend and anchor in a shifting world.
Griefbots fundamentally change the process of mourning.
Writing does not take us away from the difficult and the painful. If we write with courage and with integrity, it can take us to the very heart of it.
In The Snag, Tessa McWatt reflects on grief in all its multifaceted forms – from her mother’s dementia to global climate grief – as she looks at how trees communicate.
Carol Lefevre stumbled on tai chi while recovering from cancer, and after losing her mother and her aunt. It transformed her life.
Dylan Southern’s film is a sharply crafted adaptation of Max Porter’s poignant book, grounded in powerful performances.
‘Brand communities’ are sites of surprising human drama. A marketing expert explains what she found by studying them.
Aged-care workers often form bonds with residents over months or years. So they may experience feelings of grief and loss when someone in their care dies.
Grief affects the mind, body, emotions, nervous system and even deeply held beliefs – a reality many only grasp once loss arrives.
South Australia’s algal bloom is stopping people from swimming, surfing and fishing in their usual spots – and the impact on mental health can be profound.
A scholar of Buddhism explains why creating a digital afterlife for loved ones may cause us to miss critical moments for genuine transformation and connection.
Americans treat pets like family. So why do many people not know how to support friends and family when they lose a beloved pet?
Max Porter’s stories of people on the margins are told in fragments, flickering images, surprising swirls of language and wit.
When a family member or friend cuts off all communication, it can feel like grief. Here’s how to cope with this surprisingly common type of ghosting.
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn’t unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving mourners and their supporters overwhelmed and unsure how to help.
My research findings were clear: mental wellness in the face of ecological distress was anchored not in thoughts, but in action
Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.
“Don’t rush the tears. Let go of the stages. Make the offer specific.” A psychologist and grief therapist shares what really helps someone who’s grieving.
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Reader in Education with Psychology and Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
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Professor of Social Work, CQUniversity Australia
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Honorary Research Fellow, Director of Bereavement Services Counselling & Mental Health Clinic, York St John University
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Lecturer in Sociology, Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing and the Life Course, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Psychology, Curtin University
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Professor, Social Work, University of Waterloo
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Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University
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Lecturer, The Cairnmillar Institute Melbourne, La Trobe University
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PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology, Drake University
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Personal Chair, Literary Studies, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Lakehead University
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Dean's Professor of Sociology and Professor of Spatial Sciences, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Counseling Psychologist, Catholic University of Eastern Africa