Disclaimer

Holding On, Letting Grief In is an educational program about anticipatory and ambiguous grief in dementia caregiving. It is intended to help you understand and normalize a common but under-discussed experience — it is not therapy, counseling, medical care, or a diagnostic tool.

Nothing on this site creates a therapist-client, doctor-patient, or other clinical relationship. The content is not a substitute for care from a licensed mental health professional, physician, or social worker, and it should not be used to make decisions about medical or psychiatric treatment.

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or a mental health emergency, this site is not equipped to help you in that moment. Please see our crisis resources page for immediate support options.

We encourage anyone using this program to also consider support from a grief counselor, therapist, or physician with experience in dementia caregiving, particularly if grief, anxiety, or depression feel overwhelming or persistent.

Content is written to reflect themes described in published, peer-reviewed caregiver-grief research (cited on each module) but is original writing, not a reproduction of any clinical manual or copyrighted program.