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by Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D.

Children and Loss: When Holidays Trigger Grief

By Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D. on November 14, 2010 in Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings

Happy memories of the holiday season can be overshadowed by memories of loss in a child's life. A previous experience of grief--the death of a significant person, the loss of a pet or a close friend, the loss felt as a result of a parents' divorce, or the loss of a home due to parents' financial circumstances--can be triggered during the holidays. Read More

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Mary Lamia

Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Marin County, CA.

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