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Grieving is a form of learning, says a scientist who studies the brain's response to loss. When someone you love dies, you have to learn new rules for navigating the world and your brain has to adapt.
How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
Grief is tied to all sorts of different brain functions, says researcher and author Mary-Frances O'Connor.
Grieving is a form of learning, says a scientist who studies the brain's response to loss. When someone you love dies, you have to learn new rules for navigating the world and your brain has to adapt.
Holidays are never quite the same after someone we love dies. Even small aspects of a birthday or a Christmas celebration can serve as jarring reminders of how our lives have been forever changed.