When the pain of loss happens, it’s like a lighting bolt comes and shakes the foundation of the ground. We question everything—our identity, who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going. There is power in surrendering to the unknown. In coming to accept that we no longer...
Dealing with loss and griefBartrop, Roger W
therapy as a way of dealing with grief, there are many things that an individual can do to channel their intense emotions after a loss. Self-care activities like meditation, massage, journaling, spending time in nature, and social support are all useful outlets for helping to cope with grief...
Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's ground-breaking 1969 book, On Death and Dying, introduced five stages people experience while coping and dealing with grief and tragedy. Her work was originally focused on people diagnosed with terminal illness and the loss they feel coming to terms with their own death....
Coping With Grief - 8 Things to Keep in Mind When Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One by Diana Weil Nothing can truly prepare you for the loss of a loved one. You may feel a wide range of emotions- anger, sadness, numbness- all of which are entirely normal. It’s ...
The home was filled with photos and mementos from Richardson's life; Neeson said he had no intention of removing any of it. "Dealing with grief, dealing with loss-- there is power in hearing how other people have dealt with it and power in hearing how other people have faced it and ...
Take some time to truly understand how you’re feeling after the loss. Be kind to yourself, and allow yourself to sit with your grief and emotions rather than pretend they are not there. Get re-acquainted with your emotions—one small step at a time. 2) Prioritize your well-being. Durin...
Ferguson brings up the idea that a person mourning the loss of a child or another close family member will endure a more severe level of pain than someone dealing with the loss of an acquaintance, such as a classmate or a coworker with whom they lacked relationship. ...
(Watch my 3-Minute Therapy video, "Grief & Loss: Dealing with Death Anniversaries, Birthdays, & Holidays," and subscribe to my YouTube channel, here.) 1) The first year’s birth/death/anniversary/holidays are usually the hardest.
Dealing with the loss of someone close to us is one of the hardest challenges we have to overcome. Read our guide to learn more about how to cope with grief and bereavement.