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Doka, a professor of gerontology at the college, is the author of numerous academic books.
The lecture will coincide with the publications of his 35th such work, “Grief Is a Journey: Finding Your Path Through Loss.”
“Grief” is written for the general public and those who counsel people who are grieving.
The event is set for 7 p.m. in the college’s Maura Ballroom.
A book signing will follow the lecture, which is free and open to the public.
To RSVP, visit www.cnr.edu/Doka.
The book overturns prevailing, often judgmental ideas about grief, and replaces them with a more hopeful research-backed approach, the college said in a statement.
Doka said he aimed to create a self-help book that reflected “the most current thinking in the field.”
Despite decades of research and theories, Doka said, “Most grieving individuals still have outmoded notions of how they should grieve -- sometimes making them feel that their grief is somehow inappropriate.”
There are many different ways of coping with loss, Doka said, including personal and private therapeutic rituals.
A licensed mental health counselor, he also offers advice on when and where to seek professional assistance if needed.
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