Patricia Harney
Clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in traumatic grief.
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Apr 26, 2025 • 30min
A different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Patricia Harney, a clinical psychologist from Harvard Medical School, dives into the overlooked emotional aftermath of true crime narratives. She discusses the complexities of grief experienced by the families of murder victims, emphasizing their unique struggles and trauma. Harney highlights the importance of validation and empathy in healing, and critiques current inadequacies in trauma treatment. The conversation also explores prolonged grief disorder, addressing both its implications and misconceptions, providing a poignant reflection on the human cost of violence.
Jul 29, 2023 • 29min
Murder, trauma and a different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook
Psychologist Patricia Harney discusses the overlooked element of grief in true crime podcasts and docos. She explores the unique grief experienced by loved ones in violent deaths. The chapter also delves into distinguishing traumatic and non-traumatic loss, the power of validation and empathy in healing from trauma, and the impact of stigma on grief.
