About The center for complicated grief
The Center for Complicated Grief: Helping People Overcome Prolonged Grief Disorder
Grief is a natural response to loss, but when it becomes prolonged and debilitating, it can turn into a serious mental health condition known as Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). PGD affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Fortunately, there is hope for those struggling with PGD. The Center for Complicated Grief (CCG) is a leading organization that provides education and training to clinicians on how to recognize and treat this disorder using Complicated Grief Therapy.
What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder?
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is a condition that occurs when the normal grieving process becomes prolonged or complicated. It's characterized by intense feelings of sadness, longing, guilt, anger or bitterness that persist beyond the expected time frame after the loss of a loved one. Symptoms may include difficulty accepting the death of someone close; feeling numb or detached from others; avoiding reminders of the deceased person; feeling guilty about things you did or didn't do before their death; experiencing physical symptoms such as fatigue or insomnia.
PGD can be triggered by any type of loss - not just death - including divorce/separation from a partner or child custody battles. It's important to note that not everyone who experiences grief will develop PGD.
Who We Are
The Center for Complicated Grief was founded in 2006 by Dr. Katherine Shear at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City. Dr Shear has been studying grief reactions since 1980s and has developed an evidence-based treatment called "Complicated Grief Therapy" which has been shown effective in treating PGD.
Our mission at CCG is to provide education and training on complicated grief therapy so clinicians around the world can help those suffering from PGD. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, and we're committed to making that a reality.
What We Do
At CCG, we offer a range of services designed to help clinicians recognize and treat PGD using Complicated Grief Therapy. Our services include:
1. Training Programs: We offer training programs for mental health professionals who want to learn how to recognize and treat PGD using Complicated Grief Therapy. Our training programs are evidence-based and provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively treat this disorder.
2. Consultation Services: We provide consultation services for clinicians who are already treating patients with PGD but may need additional support or guidance.
3. Research: At CCG, we're committed to advancing the field of complicated grief therapy through research studies that explore new treatment approaches or evaluate the effectiveness of existing ones.
4. Public Education: We also provide public education on complicated grief therapy so people can better understand what it is, how it works, and where they can find help if they need it.
Why Choose Us?
There are many reasons why you should choose The Center for Complicated Grief as your go-to resource for treating PGD:
1. Expertise: Our founder Dr Shear is one of the leading experts in the field of grief reactions and has developed an evidence-based treatment approach that has been shown effective in treating PGD.
2. Evidence-Based Treatment Approach: Our treatment approach is based on years of research studies which have demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with prolonged grief disorder (PGD).
3. Comprehensive Services: At CCG, we offer a range of services designed specifically for clinicians who want to learn more about complicated grief therapy or improve their skills in this area.
4. Commitment To Quality Care: We're committed to providing quality care by ensuring our training programs meet rigorous standards set by professional organizations such as American Psychological Association (APA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
5. Accessibility: We offer our services online, making it easy for clinicians around the world to access our training programs and consultation services.
Conclusion
If you or someone you know is struggling with prolonged grief disorder, The Center for Complicated Grief can help. Our evidence-based treatment approach has been shown effective in reducing symptoms associated with PGD, and we're committed to providing quality care to those who need it most. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or your loved one overcome this debilitating condition.