Ask the Expert: Understanding Ambiguous Loss during Anticipatory Grief

Join CurePSP on August 6th for the next installment of our Ask the Expert Series - Strengthening Resilience During Uncertainty: Understanding Ambiguous Loss during Anticipatory Grief.

Living with a progressive disease like PSP, CBD or MSA often stirs up a lot of uncertainty for the person with the diagnosis, their care partner and their family and friends. It is natural to find yourself wondering:

• What will our lives look like a year from now? 

• How do I cope with how my loved one is changing? 

• How do I deal with my own loss of independence? 

• I’ve already lost so much, how do I prepare for what’s still ahead?

Join Dr. Nicole Reidy, DSW, LCSW, ICDVP for a powerful session focused on ambiguous loss and anticipatory grief. You will explore coping strategies, build resilience and discover tools to help you navigate the challenges ahead.

The webinar will include a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask Dr. Reidy your own questions.

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About the Speaker

Nicole Reidy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Lewis University. Shortly after graduation, Nicole went to Aurora University to earn her Masters of Social Work with a dual specialization in Gerontology and Healthcare. She continued at Aurora University to receive her Doctorate of Social Work and graduated in May of 2021. Nicole’s journey in social work career includes working with survivors of domestic violence, providing education and assistance to individuals with dementia along with their families, providing bereavement counseling, and supporting older adults and caregivers with mental health counseling. She is now at The University of Chicago Medicine working as a Social Worker II in the Neurology Department, specifically with the Movement Related Disorders Clinic. Nicole’s passions include working with older adults and assisting patients through grief and ambiguous loss. Nicole completed her dissertation titled “The Impact of Subjective Loneliness in Older Adults Through Ambiguous Loss: A Phenomenological and Exploratory Study.” She applies an Ambiguous Loss approach with patients dealing with mental health issues, loneliness, and those diagnosed with movement-related disorders, including older adults. Nicole continues to expand and apply ambiguous loss approaches to a diverse array of clinical conditions.