Grief & Bereavement
Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on their background, beliefs, and relationship to the person who’s passed, among multiple other factors, including the cause of and circumstances surrounding the loss.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.
Physical
- Crying and sighing
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Emotional
- Sadness
- Yearning
- Worry
- Anger
- Frustration
- Guilt
Social
- Feeling detached from others
- Self-isolation from social contact
- Behaving in ways that are not normal for you
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after losing someone else. Whatever your symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling can help.
If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today