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For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

  • Written by Mandy Doria, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageIn the post-pandemic world, many people are facing the holidays without their loved ones by their side. Douglas Sacha/Moment via Getty Images

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom – or what – they...

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