Diagnosing Prolonged Grief Disorder

Course overview

This course examines the evolution of clinical frameworks for loss, focusing on the transition from traditional grief models to the DSM-5-TR diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder. Participants will learn to navigate the complexities of this new clinical entity through a detailed outline of assessment protocols, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment strategies. The curriculum also explores contemporary grieving styles and their implications for effective intervention. This course equips clinicians with the necessary tools to accurately identify and treat pathological grief in a modern therapeutic context.