Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Inventory of Complicated Grief
What is Complicated Grief (CG)?
Complicated Grief (CG) is a severe and prolonged grief reaction that is characterized by intense and prolonged symptoms of distress, including deep sadness, despair, yearning, anxiety, guilt, and hopelessness. CG often leads to functional impairment, such as difficulty with work or school, and can interfere with functioning in relationships and daily life.
What are the symptoms of Complicated Grief (CG)?
Symptoms of CG can include: intense and prolonged yearning or longing for the deceased, preoccupation with thoughts and memories of the deceased, difficulty finding meaning in life without the deceased, difficulty accepting the death, avoidance of reminders of the deceased, difficulty trusting others, feelings of guilt and self-blame, difficulty moving on with life, and difficulty maintaining relationships with others.
What is the Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG)?
The Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG) is a self-report measure designed to assess the severity of CG symptoms in individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. The ICG is designed to provide clinicians with a measure to assess the presence and severity of CG symptoms in individuals who have experienced loss.