Contributions by Kenneth Doka

Video recording discussion on when mourners feel they cannot express their loss fully because of the cultural stigma about how the person died.

Video recording discussion that explores and offers useful exercises and ideas to both ask for and offer support when someone is grieving.

Acknowledging the difficulties of holidays after loss does not make it easier, but tapping into coping strategies may provide some much-needed help.

Dr. Doka offers suggestions to help make your memorial meaningful despite feeling empty after saying good-bye to a loved one during this pandemic.

Video recording discussion on the process of mourning your loved one while forging a new life without them.

Video recording discussion on strategies to support yourself or someone else anticipating of death of an ill loved one.

This video recording for professional caregivers of military survivors discusses processing difficult emotions in grief such as guilt, anger, and shame.

This video recording of the TAPS Talks connection with Ken Doka discusses how to understand and balance different styles in these challenging times.

This video recording of the TAPS Talks connection discusses the concerns faced by grieving grandparents and ways to find meaning in the loss.

This video recording of the TAPS Talks connection discusses how current conditions may complicate the grief of persons currently experiencing loss.

Secondary losses can feel especially painful during the holiday season, as survivors face an empty chair at the table or changes in a cherished annual ritual.

This video recording of the webinar offers coping strategies for families as they face an empty seat at a cherished holiday ritual.

Grief may affect how we think and behave, our mental and physical health, and other aspects of our lives. It’s important to know when to seek help.