What helps with complicated grief?
Prolonged grief that won't lift
Last updated: 2026-08-02
72% resolution rate across 8 resources.
What people across the internet say helped
I found saying them outloud changed everything. Hearing it is very different than just thinking it. I started simple with things like "I'm worthy" and "I'm enough". It helped me alot when trying to heal.— u/jenniferjuniper, on reddit
I tried loving kindness a few times in the past but didn’t really “get it” until I did it through the Balance app Advanced II program.
I think since I “got it” it’s really changed me, but it’s one of those things that might take a few approaches until it clicks for some people.— u/lurkeraccount3, on reddit
I can recommend this one that is available on Insight Timer (both on app and in browser). I regularly return to this one when I need some loving kindness.
I wholeheartedly recommend it.— u/westvann, on reddit
absolutely love your videos. I don't know if u saw comment on the 5 myths of depression but u have helped my friends and I so much thank you!!!! hope u never stop helping people!— @ericahyde8558, on youtube
Where was this video before now in my life?! I finally got to the point last month where I decided that yes I definitely need help, but with this video? I know I'd have got there far sooner. So... thank you. Thank you for helping me to justify my decision to get help and for anyone else that you're helping with this information.— @PinkXxKiss, on youtube
- The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk (Full Audiobook)
- Loving Kindness Meditation
- 4 TIPS: When to reach out for Professional mental health help? | Kati Morton
- Tara Brach — RAIN & Compassion Meditations on Insight Timer (Free)
- Tonglen — Taking In, Sending Out
- What is Complicated Grief?
- Prolonged grief that won't lift
- What types of resources does nspire.you offer for Complicated Grief?
- We've indexed resources across books_courses, meditation, article_education — all ranked by real outcomes from people who tried them for Complicated Grief.
- What is the most effective approach for Complicated Grief?
- The highest-confidence resource for Complicated Grief on nspire.you is "The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk (Full Audiobook)" — a books_courses practice. As people log outcomes after trying it, you'll see how many found it helpful.
- How many people have found relief from Complicated Grief on nspire.you?
- We're building our evidence base for Complicated Grief. As more users log outcomes after trying these resources, the data will appear here.
- Is this medical advice?
- No. nspire.you surfaces self-guided wellbeing resources ranked by real user outcomes. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you're in crisis, please contact a helpline or medical professional immediately.
References
- Pedrinelli V, Rimoldi B, Conti L, Bordacchini A, Parrini L, Betti L, Giannaccini G, Dell'Oste V, Carmassi C.. Grief-Related Psychopathology from Complicated Grief to DSM-5-TR Prolonged Grief Disorder: A Systematic Review of Biochemical Findings.. Int J Mol Sci. 2025. Europe PMC. PMID: 41465265
- Champion MJ, Kilcullen M.. Complicated Grief Following the Traumatic Loss of a Child: A Systematic Review.. Omega (Westport). 2025. Europe PMC. PMID: 37169347
- Zhang X, Chen Y, Zhao M, et al.. Complicated grief following the perinatal loss: a systematic review.. BMC pregnancy and childbirth. 2024. PubMed. PMID: 39578811
- Del Pozo-Herce P, Miguel AG, Gonzalez-Rosas L, et al.. Grief as a Risk Factor for Psychosis: A Systematic Review.. Current psychiatry reports. 2024. PubMed. PMID: 38833148
- De Stefano R, Muscatello MRA, Bruno A, et al.. Complicated grief: A systematic review of the last 20 years.. The International journal of social psychiatry. 2021. PubMed. PMID: 32972293
- Eisma MC, Stroebe MS. Emotion Regulatory Strategies in Complicated Grief: A Systematic Review.. Behavior therapy. 2021. PubMed. PMID: 33483120
1 studies are currently researching this topic (recruiting on ClinicalTrials.gov — ongoing research, not results).
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