Continuing Bonds with the Deceased Scale
An educational tool exploring the nature of your ongoing connection to someone you have lost and how it affects your life. 12 items.
What it measures
Nature and intensity of continuing bonds with the deceased and whether they are adaptively or maladaptively expressed
Who it is for
Adults who maintain an inner connection to a person they have lost and want to understand this connection
How it works
Rate 12 ways of maintaining inner connection with the deceased. Result is educational.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.