Having A Happy Holiday With Dr. Josh: Coping With Grief

By Bob Shepard

Holiday messages portray a season wrapped in warmth, love and good cheer. For many, however, it can be a time of sadness and grief, says University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D.

“The death of a loved one during the holidays can trigger strong feelings, even if the death occurred several years ago,” said Klapow, a clinical psychologist in the UAB School of Public Health. “In the case of someone who died recently, the holidays can take on a whole new meaning for their family and friends.”

Klapow offers suggestions that can help ease those feelings.Christmas tree growers battle against popularity of plastic

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