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Overcome persistent grief with specialized intervention for complicated grief.
With the confidential support of our online psychologists, [The child] receives rigorous clinical evaluation, evidence-based therapy, and ongoing follow-up until they regain emotional balance and connection to life.
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They are satisfied with online therapy and say it has been helpful in dealing with their emotional challenges.
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Of the teenagers who underwent online therapy for social anxiety, none of them showed symptoms at the end of treatment.
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Patients experience clinically significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress after 8- to 12-week programs.
Grief
What is grief?
Grief is a natural process after a significant loss; however, when intense longing, deep sadness, and a feeling of emptiness persist for more than twelve months (six months in children) and impede daily functioning, we speak of Grief Disorder — also designated as Prolonged Grief Disorder in ICD-11 and DSM-5-TR.
Essential criteria include:
- Persistent longing or yearning for the deceased person;
- Intense emotional pain (deep sadness, guilt, anger, denial);
- Avoidance of memories or, conversely, constant rumination;
- Difficulty resuming meaningful activities, social isolation.
Risk Factors and the Maintenance of Grief
- A relationship of dependence or very close connection;
- Traumatic or sudden death (accident, suicide, homicide, COVID-19);
- Previous history of depression, anxiety, or trauma;
- Limited support network or family conflict following the loss;
- Criticism or stigma (“you should be feeling better by now”), which inhibit the expression of grief;
- Existential crises about the meaning of life or shaken religious beliefs.
Most Common Symptoms of Grief
- Cognitive: Recurring thoughts of "I could have done more," intrusive images of the moment of death, inability to accept the reality of the loss.
- Emotional: overwhelming sadness, disproportionate guilt, anger, resentment, a feeling of disbelief or prolonged shock.
- Behavioral: Avoid places that remind you of the person, keep belongings in pristine condition, isolate yourself, and avoid using alcohol or medication to alleviate the pain.
- Physicists: Extreme fatigue, diffuse pain, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances.
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- Increased risk of major depression and suicidal ideation;
- Difficulty concentrating and a sharp drop in productivity;
- Physical health problems (immunosuppression, hypertension, chronic pain);
- Sleep disturbances that worsen fatigue and irritability;
- Social isolation and family tension;
- Commitment to parenthood and care for other dependents.
Early intervention with online psychologists Specialized care significantly reduces these consequences.
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Therapies with proven effectiveness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Grief is considered the first-line approach for treating this problem. It includes restructuring beliefs ("if I have fun, I'm betraying his/her memory"), gradual exposure to painful memories, and planning meaningful activities.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It promotes acceptance of inevitable pain, distancing from ruminative thoughts, and values-driven action (caring for family, future plans).
Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
A specific model that combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, imagined exposure, goal setting, and re-establishment of social bonds. Randomized clinical trials demonstrate remission rates exceeding 60% in 16 sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We're here to help.
Feeling guilty is common, but when it hinders daily life and self-esteem, it requires intervention to reshape beliefs and promote self-compassion.
No. The goal is to transform the relationship: from physical presence to a peaceful inner connection, maintaining positive memories without paralyzing pain.
Online CGT protocols vary between 12 and 20 sessions. The duration is adjusted to the severity of symptoms and the pace of each person.
Yes. Joint sessions can facilitate communication and mutual support, especially when several members are experiencing complicated grief.
The psychologist will listen to your story, understand your goals, and explain how the treatment will proceed. This is a time to build trust and define the therapeutic plan.
Bibliographic References
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., revised text). Washington, DC: APA; 2022.
- World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) — Prolonged Bereavement Disorder. Geneva: WHO; 2022.
- Shear MK, Wang Y, Skritskaya N, et al. Treatment of complicated grief: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2014;71(12):1287-1295.
- Boelen PA, Lenferink LIM, Nickerson A. Comparison of cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy in reducing grief-related rumination. Clin Psychol Sci Pract. 2023;30(1):52-67.
- Bryant RA, Molds ML, Nixon RV, et al. EMDR for complicated grief following violent death: A randomized controlled trial. Depression Anxiety. 2021;38(7):703-711.
- Lee SA, Neimeyer RA. Measuring loss, grief, and psychological distress: The Grief Experience Questionnaire. Death Stud. 2020;44(10):604-614.
- Killikelly C, Maercker A. Prolonged grief disorder for ICD-11: Past, present, and future. Glob Psychiatry. 2018;1(1):12-30.
- Doering BK, Barke A. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for bereavement: A systematic review. Curr Opin Psychol. 2024;48:101506.
- Neimeyer RA, Harris DL. Meaning Reconstruction and the Experience of Loss. New York: Routledge; 2022.
- Eisma MC, Lenferink LIM. Complicated grief and disaster: A meta-analysis. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2021;12(1):1910944.
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