Understanding Grief - Contemporary Perspectives, Neurobiological Insights, and Culturally Sensitive Therapeutic Approaches
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Grief is a universal human response to loss, yet its manifestations and optimal interventions are shaped by cultural context. In India, where family structures, religious rituals, and community support play significant roles, understanding grief requires an integrative approach and a more structured therapeutic alliance. This short paper critically examines current theories of grief, recent neurobiological findings, and advances in therapeutic practice, with a focus on the Indian socio-cultural landscape. Emphasis is placed on the non-linear and individualized nature of grief, the interplay between brain, body, and social context, and the importance of culturally sensitive interventions that honour and respect the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of bereavement.
Authors: Shivangi Singh, Mohini Mittal
Institution: Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415102402
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