Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan Quotes

“Although we know that after such a loss the acute state of mourning will subside, we also know we shall remain inconsolable and will never find a substitute. No matter what may fill the gap, even if it be filled completely, it nevertheless remains something else. It is the only way of perpetuating that love which we do not want to relinquish. (E. L. Freud, 1961)”
― Carolyn Ambler Walter, Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan: A Biopsychosocial Perspective

“We are committed to our belief that loss is at the heart of growth. We recognize that many forms of loss are not about death, yet we also recognize the importance of the continuation of bonds with the deceased or lost object when death occurs. Further, we value the process of meaning-making in the healing process and hope to help practitioners understand the importance of validating dual-process shifts during the meaning-making process.”
― Carolyn Ambler Walter, Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan: A Biopsychosocial Perspective