The Annual Lecture "Latest News on Grief", March 2026

The annual lecture 'Latest News on Grief' by the Unit for Bereavement Research was held in the Aula at Aarhus University on March 4th.

Once again, we would like to thank everyone who attended, and we hope to see many of you again next spring. The exact date for the 2027 lecture will be announced here on the website in the autumn of 2026.

On behalf of Maja O'Connor, Head of the Unit for Bereavement Research

The Program "Latest News on Grief" 2026

19:00 – 19:10: Welcome by Head of the Unit for Bereavement Research, Professor Maja O’Connor 
19:10 – 19:25: My transformation through grief and loss after one year of intense reflection by Anni Maria Nguyen 
19:25 – 19:40: How is prolonged grief disorder experienced? Bereaved individuals' descriptions and professional perspectives by Ph.D. student Lars Petter Bergsmark 
Pause (19:40 – 20:20) – 'Art Exhibition on Loss and Grief – A creative meeting place'
20:20 – 20:35: Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy in treating complicated grief reactions in the elderly? by Psychologist and Ph.D. Katrine Komischke 
20:35 – 20:50: Interview with author and psychologist Lene Holm Larsen about her new book 'To you who have lost' 
20:50 – 21:00: Concluding remarks – all speakers on stage
21:00 – : Opportunity to speak with the speakers

Photos from the lecture

Slides from the lecture

Anni's reflections on grief and loss

Anni Maria Nguyen shared her personal journey through loss and grief

Contact:
Anni Maria Nguyen
annimaria-contact@gmail.com 
+45 81 30 01 72