Grief Counseling at the Morgue

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Grief Counseling at the Morgue

Identifying a body at the morgue can be difficult experience for family members, yet DC is one of only a few cities that offer grief counseling.

For the family of someone who dies unexpectedly, the first painful step is often a visit to the Medical Examiner's office, to identify the body. But few cities have grief counselors available to help families through the process. A program in the District has been leading the way for the past decade.

Guests

Bruce Sklarew

psychiatrist and psychoanalyst; Consultant to the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing.

Stephanie Handel

Therapist, Recover Program, Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

Related Links

Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
Safe Horizon

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