A Postmortem of Grief
Understanding the Emotional and Neurobiological Nature of Grief
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A Postmortem of Grief
After the sudden death of her father, Dr. McMurry was unprepared for the intensity of grief that consumed her. She discovered that nothing in her medical training helped her navigate this experience. As a researcher, she set out to examine not only the emotional side of bereavement, but also the body’s neurobiological response to loss. This book is a raw, honest look at loss, melancholy, mortality, and hope. Gently weaving memories from her childhood with the trauma of grief, she constructs a framework based in scientific research. This book is for anyone who has experienced loss, as well as for those who care for others who grieve.Dr. McMurry is available to speak to large or small groups on this topic or others in her areas of training. For more information she can be contacted at rmcmurry@cox.net.
About Robin McMurry, PhD, RNC
Dr. McMurry received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, her master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University, and her doctoral degree from Oklahoma City University. She is a former chief nursing officer and chief operating officer in the hospital setting. Her clinical background consists of obstetrics, gynecology, newborn, pediatrics, general medical surgical patients and research. She is also nationally certified in Inpatient Obstetrics. She is a Professor of Nursing for Oklahoma City Community College, an adjunct professor for the University of Central Oklahoma, Southwestern Oklahoma University, and Mid-America Christian University. She is an expert witness for medical malpractice lawsuits in her areas of training. Dr. McMurry is also a sexual assault nurse examiner, certified to conduct exams, collect forensic evidence, and provide treatment for both adult and pediatric patients in this population. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband of 38 years and is a mother and grandmother. She enjoys gardening and canning in her spare time.