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What to Say When Someone Dies Suddenly: A Therapist’s Guide to Not Making It Worse
Sudden death leaves people at a loss for words. Dr. Levin shares evidence-based advice on what to say (and what to avoid) when someone is grieving an unexpected loss.
Why Grief After Sudden Death Is a Trauma — Not Just Sadness
Most people don’t realize that grief after a suicide, accident, or overdose often triggers trauma responses. Dr. Levin explains how traumatic grief differs from “normal” grief — and why that matters for healing.
The Workplace After a Sudden Death: 5 Steps Leaders Should Take in the First 48 Hours
A sudden employee death can fracture a team. Dr. Levin reveals her proprietary workplace response model and how HR leaders can prevent long-term emotional fallout.
Grief Attacks, Triggers, and the Myth of ‘Moving On’
Based on her “Traumatic Loss Workbook,” Dr. Levin discusses common (but often hidden) experiences of sudden grievers — including sensory triggers, memory loss, and guilt — and how to navigate them.
Planning for the Unthinkable: Why Every School and Business Needs a Sudden Death Protocol
From school shootings to unexpected medical events, Dr. Levin makes the case for proactive crisis planning — and shares what leaders can do before tragedy strikes.
How to Support a Friend After Sudden Loss — Without Disappearing or Saying the Wrong Thing
Drawing from her clinical experience and podcast “Untethered,” Dr. Levin provides a practical guide for friends, family, and co-workers who want to help but don’t know how.