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For instance, correspondence (letter writing/imaginal written dialogues) with the deceased has been accredited as one of the most impactful ways to deal with grief along with guided imaginal conversations (e.g., a psychological encounter with the deceased to allow the mourner to repair and rework the relationship with them). Moreover, telling stori... See more
Robert Neimeyer • The
Mobile applications may also be helpful for grieving adults and children to understand their own grief, and/or to facilitate talking to other people dealing with grief too. For instance, "Tuki" (a mobile application meaning ‘support’ in Finnish,[54]), matches users with similar grief experiences. Following the same paradigm, the "Besupp" website wa... See more
Robert Neimeyer • The
Grief communities.
However, despite myriad literature examining the use of digital technology to support the grieving process, most work is based on grief theories which overlook or downplay the importance of the enduring relationship with the deceased post death as a means to coping with grief, as many interventions based on these theories tend to focus on the berea... See more
Anna Xygkou • The
Argument in favor of “forever” griefbots. The goal isn’t “closure” or “moving on.” It’s maintaining a healthy relationship with grief.