Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling With Older BIPOC Individuals

Abstract

As Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) endure losses throughout the life span, their grief can impede daily functioning and interactions. This is especially true for older individuals (age 65 and over) who have a history of losses and traumatic experiences. We describe BIPOC's common losses, along with practical implications for integrating grief counseling and trauma-informed principles.