

11 Gleaner Lane, Levittown, NY 11756 | 4133 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758 | 25 Ocean Blvd, #2, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 | 2506 Mermaid Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 | Call: (516) 588-6115
11 Gleaner Lane, Levittown, NY 11756 | 4133 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758 | 25 Ocean Blvd, #2, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 | 2506 Mermaid Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 | Call: (516) 588-6115
Grief is a universal, unavoidable human experience. Complicated grief, as the name implies, is a far more severe version of loss and bereavement. It’s difficult to accurately quantify its reach but experts believe about 10 percent of those who are mourning will experience complicated grief. The official name is “Prolonged Grief Disorder.” Again, the name does a good job of describing the condition.
We’ll detail the most common symptoms below. For now, complicated grief is more extreme than typical grief. The person feels preoccupied with the loss — as if a part of them has died, too. Generally speaking, complicated grief does not go unnoticed by the people in the mourning person’s life.
Some of these symptoms are touched on above but let’s present a more complete list.
For children, you can add:
Despite the long lists and details above, there are some factors to consider. Firstly, each person expresses their emotions in a very unique way. In addition, how people grieve can very much be impacted by cultural differences and/or the environment in which they were raised. This is why it’s critical that you speak to someone with experience in this area.
Complicated grief can be addressed, managed, and resolved. This process is best attempted with the guidance of a therapist. Your weekly sessions will be a safe space to work through the hows and whys of what you are feeling. You can thrive again while maintaining love and respect for the deceased through grief counseling. I would love to help you along that path. Let’s talk soon.
LEVITTOWN, NY
11 Gleaner Lane,
Levittown, NY 11756
WANTAGH, NY
2506 Mermaid Ave,
Wantagh, NY 11793
MASSAPEQUA, NY
4133 Merrick Rd,
Massapequa, NY 11758
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ
25 Ocean Blvd, #2, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716