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Introduction Understanding Grief and Loss Definitions Types of Losses Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder Complicated Grief: Grief that does not follow a typical pattern and remains unresolved, leading to significant distress and impairment. The Inventory of Complicated Grief can be used six months after a loss to assess if grief is resolving as expected. Prolonged Grief Disorder: Newly added to the DSM-5-TR, applies specifically to grief following the death of a close person. Symptoms overlap with complicated grief but are strictly related to the death of a person. Risk Factors for Complicated Mourning Survivor Characteristics: Age: Younger individuals may struggle more due to egocentric thinking and difficulty understanding the big picture. Physical and Mental Health: Chronic pain, mental health issues, and physical reminders of the loss can complicate grief. Cognitive Understanding: A person’s ability to comprehend the loss and its implications. Personality and Character Tr