Everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences bereavement and the feelings of grief that accompany it. But what is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one, and is there a right way to grieve? What effect does grief have on how we see ourselves, and why are some expressions of grief seen as more legitimate than others?
In The Psychology of Grief, author Richard Gross explores how psychologists have sought to explain the experience of grief. From Freuds pioneering psychoanalysis to discredited ideas that we must pass through stages of grief, the book examines the social and cultural norms which frame or limit our understanding of the grieving process, as well as how the language we use to describe it belies a range of assumptions.
Including a range of testimonials, this humane and intelligent account highlights the wide range of responses we have to losing a loved one, and will help readers understand both their own and others feeling of grief.
