When dealing with the death of a loved one, such as a child or spouse, what is the normal amount of time to grieve? Or, after what point does prolonged grief become a clinical concern?
The loss of a child is always difficult for parents. Generally, it takes longer to adjust to the death of a child than it does to the death of other loved ones. Parents may grieve for years. The pain of the loss may linger for two or more years, although there should be some decrease in grief during that period. If the intensity of the pain remains constant for more than two years, consider consultation with a psychologist. When the death has been unexpected, and the product of violence, some parents have found that becoming part of a group aimed at preventing future violence is helpful. The loss of a spouse usually involves a shorter period of mourning. Critical times, however, are at the three month and twelve month anniversary, when there may be a return of the intensity of the pain of the loss. Except for the return of intense pain at those critical times, there should be a decrease in the grief for the departed. If the decrease is absent, consultation with a psychologist is approp
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