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Grief is a natural response to loss, and it is a deeply personal journey with no set timeline. You might experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, and disbelief, along with physical symptoms like fatigue and changes in appetite. Support from loved ones, psychotherapy, and self-care practices can help you navigate the grieving process.

FAQ

What are the stages of grief?

Typically, grief is said to occur in five stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. However, it is generally recognized that not everyone experiences all of these stages and that they do not occur in a set order.

Grief is a process, and its duration varies greatly among individuals. There is no set timeline for how long a person grieves.

Yes, anger is a common and valid emotion during the grieving process, as are all emotions.

The best way to support someone who is grieving is to simply listen, be patient, and avoid minimizing their feelings.

If grief becomes overwhelming or interferes with your daily life, you may want to seek professional help in the form of a support group or an individual therapist.

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Seth Gillihan, PhD

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Seth Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, who helps people find personal growth by making important changes in their thoughts and habits. His work includes books, podcasts, and one-on-one sessions. He is the the host of the Think Act Be podcast and author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT, including Retrain Your Brain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

He completed a doctorate in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania where he continued as a full-time faculty member from 2008 to 2012. He has been in private practice since 2012.
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Dr. Allison Young

Allison Young, MD

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Allison Young, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist providing services via telehealth throughout New York and Florida.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Young serves as an affiliate professor of psychiatry at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. She previously taught and mentored medical trainees at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She speaks at national conferences and has published scientific articles on a variety of mental health topics, most notably on the use of evidence-based lifestyle interventions in mental health care.

Young graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a bachelor of science degree in neurobiology and theology. She obtained her doctor of medicine degree with honors in neuroscience and physiology from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She continued her training at NYU during her psychiatry residency, when she was among a small group selected to be part of the residency researcher program and studied novel ways to assess and treat mental distress, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, and grief.

During her psychiatry training, Young sought additional training in women’s mental health and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has also studied and completed further training in evidence-based lifestyle interventions in mental health care, including stress management, exercise, and nutrition. She is an active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, through which she helps create resources as well as educate physicians and patients on the intersection of lifestyle medicine and mental health.

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Resources
  1. Coping With Grief and Loss. National Institute on Aging. July 15, 2024.

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