Collisions between pandemic and grief: Interlocutions in the light of psychoanalysis

Abstract

This article aimed to investigate the interactions between grief and experiences of loss during the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end, a bibliographic research methodology was used, analyzing psychoanalytic theories and data from various sources. The results indicated that social restrictions significantly impacted the grieving process, making it difficult to experience farewell rituals. It is concluded that understanding grief in pandemic contexts is essential to offer emotional support to bereaved people, highlighting the need for emotional care strategies.