Death in the family: Adapting a family systems framework to the grief process

This paper presents a framework for adapting a family systems approach to t he grief process. The framework places the bereaved and therapist in the la rger context. The therapist builds a relationship around each family member 's unique experience with death, and uses the grief timeline to facilitate timely systemic interventions. This perspective helps the therapist navigat e pitfalls and remain strategically positioned to address grief sensitivity and effectively in psychotherapy.