Disenfranchised grief

Their are many things patients and families may grief that are not related to death. Disenfranchised grief occurs when there is a loss that may go unacknowledged by others like moving or immigrating, missing out on important milestones or events, or the death of a pet or friend. It is critical to expand our definition of grief to include disenfranchised losses so we can support families holistically and sensitively.