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Behavioral activation for pathological grief.

Anthony Papa¹, Clair Rummel², Christina Garrison-Diehn²

¹Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada 89557, USA. apapa@unr.edu

|February 13, 2014

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Behavioral activation may help individuals experiencing pathological grief. This approach encourages engagement with the social environment and positive reinforcement to combat avoidance and rumination after loss.

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Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Bereavement following the death of a significant other can trigger profound life changes.
These changes may lead to pathological grief responses, a complex and debilitating condition.

Observation:

Pathological grief is characterized by environmental disengagement, avoidance, and rumination.
Existing theories of grief resolution offer insights into managing bereavement.

Findings:

Behavioral activation (BA) is proposed as a therapeutic intervention for pathological grief.
BA aims to counteract grief-related disruptions by increasing social engagement and contact with positive reinforcers.

Implications:

Behavioral activation may help bereaved individuals maintain their sense of self.
Case studies demonstrate BA's adaptability in remediating symptoms of pathological grief.