Evidence-Based Practice Presentation on Complicated Bereavement

As part of our clinical training at the CU Aging Center, we are required to give an "evidence-based practice" presentation to the other staff members. According to the APA, evidence-based practice in psychology is "the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences." That is, both research and clinical skills are used in the practice of psychotherapy. Inspired by a client with whom I worked earlier this year, I chose to discuss complicated bereavement, which is being considered for inclusion in the next edition of the DSM.