The Psychology of Loss

In The Psychology of Grief (published in Arabic as سيكولوجية الفقد), renowned psychology author Richard Gross delivers an insightful and empathetic examination of bereavement and human suffering. Part of "The Psychology of Everything" series, the book demystifies the grieving process by evaluating historical psychoanalytic theories alongside modern psychological frameworks like attachment theory and the Dual Process Model. Gross challenges the popular myth that grief follows a rigid set of sequential stages, emphasizing instead that mourning is a highly individualized and culturally conditioned journey. By dissecting the cognitive, emotional, and social impacts of loss, the book offers both professional insights and practical guidance for understanding one’s own feelings, supporting grieving loved ones, and processing profound change.

Because it debunks common myths about how we "should" grieve, offering research-backed comfort and guidance to navigate loss or support others through bereavement.

For anyone experiencing loss or grief, counselors, social workers, psychology students, and readers looking to understand the emotional mechanics of bereavement.