Sumários
The role of loss: Grief as a trajectory for change and wellbeing
4 Dezembro 2025, 14:00 • Lígia Monteiro
Grief is a process that implies to deal with theloss of a loved one or a relationship that ismeaningful. This process may result in cognitive overload and confusion, emotionaldysregulation, social withdrawal, andloneliness. Although grief symptoms are common and part of a healthy psychosocialfunctioning and adaptation process, whendisregarded or left untreated thepsychological suffering associated with theloss may become a disorder itself, prolongedgrief disorder. To prevent the development ofthis condition, grief interventions are designed to facilitate the acceptance of theloss and the development of a newlife. Leaves, an internet-based CBT intervention, creates the opportunity to engage in a healthy grief journey, increasewellbeing and decrease loneliness. Thedevelopment and the test (randomized controltrial) of Leaves intervention will be discussedand insights from research on grief processes will be the basis of a conceptual exercise thataims to address loss acceptance andidentification processes.
UC Presentation
14 Novembro 2025, 09:00 • Lígia Monteiro