Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.

How to Deal with Grief Triggers Long After the Death of a Loved One

Have you been having a good day many months after the death of your loved one and suddenly something triggers a return of grief? Perhaps you were watching television, see a particular scene or hear a statement, and suddenly you feel the return of sadness ... Read >

What Not to Say and What to Say to Someone Who is Mourning

We need each other, especially in times of distress. And it is important never to forget that human interaction is the very essence of living a happy life. The positive result of that interaction is always based on respectful and supportive communicationâ... Read >

Why It’s Okay to Talk to a Deceased Loved One

Is it a bit unusual to have a conversation with a deceased loved one? Do many people do this? And are there any benefits to such action? What will my friends think if they find out? These questions are not uncommon in the thoughts of those mourning the de... Read >

How to Manage Guilt When Mourning the Death of a Loved One

Are you remorseful because you believe you have done something wrong or were inadequate to meet the circumstances surrounding the death of your loved one? Although not everyone who is mourning experiences guilt, it is a fairly common experience. Guilt ... Read >

What to Do When Someone Dies and There Was No Time for Goodbyes

Not infrequently, death occurs and surviving family members and friends do not have the opportunity to say goodbye to the loved one who died. Fatal automobile accidents and heart attacks, hurricanes, murders, and many other unexpected events are the catal... Read >

The Search for Meaning When a Loved One Dies

Meaning affects everything we do; and equally important it affects the body and its physiology as attested to by the many examples of body-mind relationships, such as the placebo effect. Finding meaning in death is not always easy, and sometimes it is har... Read >