Complicated grief, advice from a Clinical Psychologist

Melissa Girling, a clinical psychologist based at Forest Holme Hospice, explains the meaning of “complicated grief”, when professional intervention becomes necessary, and how clinical psychology can play a critical role in healing.

She highlights some of the key signs and symptoms that indicate someone might be experiencing complicated or prolonged grief disorder, as well as the differences between depression and complicated grief and the different approaches or treatments that can help. 

About Forest Holme Hospice:

Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne, and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer, and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

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What is The Life & Loss Podcast?

‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief.

Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.