Prolonged Grief

Course overview

With the recent release of the DSM-5-TR, clinicians are eager to learn about updates, especially a new diagnosis. This new DSM edition ushers in only one official new diagnosis, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). This workshop will present the new diagnosis and its criteria, explore the pros and cons of such a diagnosis, and examine methods of assessing for PGD. The use of diverse interventions and tools will be covered. Clinicians will feel more informed about this new diagnosis and better prepared to support clients who may be have PGD.