Traumatic Bereavement
Description
When individuals experience a sudden unexpected and/or violent death we can anticipate that trauma is going to be part of their grief experience. Traumatic bereavement however is more than just the co-existence of grief and trauma. It is the interaction between grief and trauma that creates a persistent and prolonged set of painful and debilitating symptoms. This unique grief experience is highly vulnerable to environmental triggers which are imbedded in the neuropathways of the brain. ‘Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder’ is the category under consideration in the DSM-V which incorporates the existing literature on complicated grief (CG) as well as new clinical considerations.
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Overview

- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0097
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.