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Pushing 'closure' after trauma can be harmful to people grieving – here's what you can do instead

  • Written by Nancy Berns, Professor of Sociology, Drake University
Pushing 'closure' after trauma can be harmful to people grieving – here's what you can do insteadPeople need time and space to grieve at their own pace.John Encarnado/EyeEm/Getty Immages

From the breakup of a relationship to losing a loved one, people are often told to find “closure” after traumatic things happen.

But what is closure? And should it really be the goal for individuals seeking relief or healing, even in these traumatic...

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