Research Projects
Finding Meaning in Loss: Meaning-Making and Posttraumatic Growth in Adjustment to Grief
PhD Project in Clinical Psychology at William James Center for Research, Ispa - University Institute
This project's goal is to understand the role of processes such as search for meaning and personal growth in the adjustment to the loss of a loved one. This project is mostly destined to family members of patients in palliative care.
Systematic Review on Meaning-Making and Posttraumatic Growth in Bereavement
Two systematic reviews:
1. Meaning-Making and the meaning of loss
2. Posttraumatic Growth in Bereavement
Colaboration with:
Mónica Menezes da Silva
Dora D'Orsi
Catarina Bastardo
Inês Cardoso Dias
Bereavement Rituals
during Christmas
The aim of this study is to explore and understand the rituals bereaved people use in order to remember their loved ones during this season of the year.
