Yesterday I watched a beautiful video on dealing with grief, and the parts that resonated with me the most were around the concept of dealing with and accepting grief, and also how to be there for someone who is grieving. When someone experiences grief, whether through the death of someone,...
Find someone who will listen. Talking is therapy.GRIEF HAS NO TIMETABLE. Grief often takes much longer than the bereaved or the people in their lives expect. It helps to take one day, one hour, 15 minutes at a time.REMEMBER. People have a natural inclination to recover. Eventually you’...
Knowing how to help a grieving friend can be difficult. We share 5 practical ways to support a friend, loved one, or anyone else navigating the grieving process.
6 practical tips and ideas for coping with and navigating grief in a healthy way. Common myths and misconceptions about grief. Answers to many frequently asked questions and concerns about grief like how long it should last, how to help someone else who’s grieving, and much more. Extra reso...
Here are the seven stages of grief: Disbelief:There is initial disbelief and shock when you lose someone or something you love. You tend to ask yourself: What just happened? Denial:You can’t believe what happened and as a result, it’s difficult to accept the reality of your situation....
The stages of mourning and grief are universal but that doesn’t mean that a single person copes with death in the same manner as another. It’s hard to know what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving. You may be fearful of prying, saying the wrong thing, or making ...
It may not feel like much, but your physical presence alone is a comfort—a hug, a hand to squeeze, a presence in the room. These are all important crutches when someone is navigating grief. Remember that you can’t fix this; all you can do is open your arms and open your heart. ...
Tempesta, Daniella, LCSW.“The Perils of Platitudes–What Not To Say To Someone Who Is Grieving (And What You Can Do Instead!)” HuffPost News, June 4, 2016. Accessed June 14, 2019. Medical Disclaimer The Recovery Village aims to improve the quality of life for people struggling with sub...
By the way, if you are someone with guilt or regrets about how you handled your parent’s death (or anyone’s death), you don’t have to hold on to this pain. There is a brilliant project, dubbed the Grief Secret Project. If you have what they call a ‘grief secret’, something ...
Losing a loved one can be especially difficult for teens. Learn how teens deal with loss and thoughtful ways to help grieving teenagers in this guide.