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Complicated Grief

Complicated grief often occurs in response to a loss that is sudden, violent or out of order. All too often people with complicated grief are misdiagnosed and treated for simple depression and/or substance abuse. Although alcohol, drugs or depression medications might take the edge off, until they address the grief issues, they will really not feel much better.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firefighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those...