Tag: grief
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Jacob Sawyer, Alma College – Examining Myths About Grief and Bereavement
Grief carries many myths. Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Alma College, determines what’s real and what’s not. Jacob Sawyer is a counseling psychologist interested in factors related to mental health and well-being. His background and training as a clinician strongly inform his approach to his work as a faculty member. His career at…
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Jacob Sawyer, Penn State Mont Alto – A Comparison of Atheists and Believers during Bereavement
Is a belief in God necessary for coping with the death of a loved one? Jacob Sawyer, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Mont Alto, explores this question. Dr. Jacob Sawyer received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Columbia University. He worked as a staff psychologist prior to his current position. A Comparison of…
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Carla Sofka, Siena College – Thanatechnology
On Siena College Week: Grief isn’t always private in the age of social media. Carla Sofka, professor of social work at Siena College, explores how grieving has changed in a connected world. Carla J. Sofka received her Ph.D. and M.S.W. in social work from Washington University in St. Louis, and her B.S. in psychology from the…
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Henna-Riikka Peltola, University of Jyvaskyla – Sadness in Music
Sadness might not be a negative emotion when it comes to music. Henna-Riikka Peltola, university teacher in the department of music at University of Jyväskylä, discusses how emotions are never as simple as sad or happy. Henna-Riikka Peltola graduated from secondary school in Savonlinna art high school in 2002. After high school, he continued his…