• Different Trajectories of Prolonged Grief in Bereaved Family Members After Terror 

      Kristensen, Pål; Dyregrov, Kari; Gjestad, Rolf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-14)
      Introduction: The loss of a loved one in a terror incident is associated with elevated risk for mental health disorders such as prolonged grief disorder (PGD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the long- term ...
    • Loss in the family – A reflection on how schools can support their students 

      Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari; Lytje, Martin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Each year, thousands of British schoolchildren experience the loss of a loved one. In this trying time, it is vital that school staff have a good understanding of how to offer support. Sadly, many school staff struggle ...
    • Parental relationships following the loss of a child 

      Dyregrov, Atle; Gjestad, Rolf; Dyregrov, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      To enhance understanding of parental relationships following the loss of a child, a questionnaire was sent to members of Norwegian bereavement support organizations. The sample consisted of 175 couples. Using the Dyadic ...
    • Paths to positive growth in parents bereaved by drug-related death: A mixed-method study 

      Titlestad, Kristine Berg; Kristensen, Pål; O'Connor, Maja; Hystad, Sigurd William; Dyregrov, Kari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Introduction: Drug-related deaths (DRDs) are a major public health challenge. Losing a child to a DRD can be a very stressful life event, which places parents at risk of mental and physical health problems. However, traumatic ...
    • Positive growth following trauma – clinical perspectives 

      Dyregrov, Atle; Dyregrov, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Although positive growth is possible following the loss of a loved one, meaning construction and redefinition of reality may represent a very difficult transition. Professionals must be careful in how they convey optimism ...