Definition:
A Subsequent, Temporary, Upsurge of Grief
A Subsequent, Temporary, Upsurge of Grief
STUG reaction are brief periods of intense grief which occur when a catalyst reminds one of the absence of the loved one or resurrects memories of the death, the loved one, or feelings about the loss.
Related Terms
Anniversary Response
Source:
Rando T. 1993. Treatment of Complicated Mourning. Champaign, IL: Research Press.
