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Coping with Loss/Expert Profile
Expertise
Complicated issues of Loss/Bereavement as well as REBT/CBT related questions.
Experience in the area
Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Published Author/ Speaker/ Professor
Organizations
American Psychological Association International Association of Cognitive Therapy Orange County Psychological Association
Publications
Book: Complexities of Loss
Education/Credentials
Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology Supervisor REBT/CBT Institute
Awards and Honors
Ferne Miller Award for Research on Bereavement
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike | 04/20/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. DePompo responded very quickly! His viewpoints ..... |
| Lynda | 02/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I am still going to ..... |
| jackie | 09/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very friendly and helpful. |
| Danielle Sherwin | 06/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much, what you said ..... |
| Pam | 04/27/09 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Paul DePompo
2012-02-17 Child-Parent difficulties follow a loss:
Hello thank you so much for reaching out with your question. Though you have not stated the age of your daughter, it is common for children to be disruptive following a loss especially when one or more
2010-09-10 death of my boyfriend:
Hello Taylor, I am sorry about your having to experience the pains of loss so early in life. Everyone grieves at their own pace and it is important that you balance keeping busy, with reflecting and carrying
2010-07-18 boyfriend's mom is dying:
Thank you for your question. It is very nice to see how proactive and supportive you desire to be with your boyfriend which seems contrary to how "terrible/selfish" you feel for not going there visiting
2010-07-10 The way i mourn:
Hi Brianna, Before I answer your question I need clarification. when you say "the only way i can go is to cut myself" what do you mean? I am not sure if it is a typo or if you are thinking about hurting
2010-04-20 Coping with mortality:
Hello Mike, Thank you for your question. It is interesting to me that you see yourself as hadn't having to contend with great amounts of loss, but it seems as though it is not the amount, but the severity
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