A Changing Way of Life: Ambiguous loss and farming - Virtual Training

Farmer Angel Network with the Wisconsin Farm Center are offering this virtual training by invitation only. More info available at https://extension.umn.edu/mental-wellbeing/ambiguous-loss-workbook-and-training.

What is ambiguous loss?

Ambiguous loss is an unclear loss without closure. The lack of clarity is based on something or someone being both here and not here at the same time, such as a missing person or someone who has dementia.  Others may not recognize the loss, and people may not be able to move forward in solving the original need or problem.

Ambiguous loss theory has long been used to support family therapy in cases such as terminal illnesses and children leaving home. However, ambiguous loss also has many applications for families in the farming industry. In the changing farm and rural landscape, loss of land, livestock, changing markets, and even relationships can be ambiguous losses that lead many to feel “stuck.”

A Changing Way of Life:…