Grief is naturally a parent’s constant companion, from diagnosis – or lack thereof – onwards, including into bereavement. Psychologist Wendy Lichenthal, PhD is both a grief researcher and a clinician, with a particular expertise in the psychology of cancer for the patient and the family.
She will frame aspects of the grief experience and discuss using meaning and meaning-making to help with coping, regardless of diagnosis.
This event will take place on December 4th at 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT).
Our Panel
Wendy Lichtenthal, Ph.D.
Wendy Lichtenthal, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami. Dr. Lichtenthal's impactful research is centered around pioneering and assessing innovative psychosocial interventions tailored for cancer patients and their families. Her work particularly zeroes in on the challenging aspects of bereavement and cancer survivorship, addressing critical psychological and emotional needs during these profound life experiences. Dr. Lichtenthal's commitment extends to the development of efficient and ethical evidence-based models of transitional, preventive psychosocial care to help bereaved family members and post-treatment cancer survivors transition from resource-limited hospital-based care to the community.
