Complicated Grief: The Essential Points for Practice. The loss of a close person typically results in a normal and non-pathological grieving process. However, some mourners exhibit symptoms of complicated grief, which can lead to significant impairments in social and psychological aspects of life. In particular, specific mourners, such as parents grieving the loss of a child or those who have lost a loved one to suicide or violent circumstances, are at an increased risk of experiencing a pathological grieving process. The book outlines grief trajectories, diagnostics, risk groups, and psychotherapeutic options for the bereaved. It specifically highlights the characteristics and therapeutic implications of specific grief groups. Materials in the book and free downloadable resources on the web are provided.