Psychotherapy for Prolonged and Traumatic Grief: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals

Psychotherapy for Prolonged and Traumatic Grief integrates evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions for prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depressive disorder. These interventions can be applied in bereaved people following different types of traumatic loss, including those bereaved by suicide or disasters, military veterans, first responders, refugees, and others.

This groundbreaking volume is an ambitious and essential first: a truly global integration of scholarly perspectives on prolonged and traumatic grief. Covering all age groups with remarkable sensitivity, it is the go-to guide for mental health practitioners worldwide. From precise, state-of-the-art diagnostic planning to nuanced, culturally sensitive implementation of evidence-based interventions, the book empowers clinicians to assist people with prolonged and traumatic grief. By seamlessly integrating cognitive behavioral and meaning-oriented approaches, it provides a comprehensive and compassionate framework for prevention and treatment.

Geert E. Smid, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and professor of psychotrauma, loss, and grief at the University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, Diemen, the Netherlands.

Hannah Comtesse, PhD, is a professor of clinical and health psychology at the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, and a licensed psychotherapist.

Paul A. Boelen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and full professor of clinical psychology at Utrecht University and ARQ National Psychotrauma Centre, the Netherlands.