Grief and loss are universal human experiences, but for those in addiction recovery, these emotions can pose unique challenges.
Browse more Work & Careers articles Get help for career challenges Loss and grief can come in many different forms, one of which is the loss of a job. Jobs not only give us financial stability and peace of mind, but also a sense of confidence, purpose, accomplishment, community, and much...
The holiday season is, for many, "the most wonderful time of the year." However, it can also be among the most painful times of the year for those experiencing loss or suffering from grief. Adrian Bartholomeo, withHospice and Palliative Carein New Hartford, spoke about the impact that t...
There is a special case when you have to deal with losing a best friend to death. This is an entirely different situation and you may use the help of a grief counselor. They will tell you what to do and how to manage the situation to be able to deal with it. Whatever happens, you...
This could be due to the fact the persons have not help givers have not with their own personal grief and thus the issue evokes unpleasant memories. Not dealing with one's own grief and loss according to Wrenn, P. reduces their ability to help others deal with the same and often lead ...
Its negative impact on the individual and society itself is in alarming stage, as the disease is highly associated with a variety of loss, grief and stress. Each individual suffering from HIV/AIDS adopts a different style and strategy to cope with the disease. However, these patients can be ...
active strategies, such as seeking social support. However, for older adults, problem-focused coping is not always effective when a loss is irrevocable. Rather, emotion-focused strategies such as the positive reappraisal of a permanent condition or situation are associated with enhanced mental health...
Families should be reassured that there is no ideal coping style, and that each grief journey is unique both in expression and duration. Healthcare providers should be mindful of the internal and external factors, such as gender, developmental stage, or relationship with the deceased child, that...
Twenty persons caring for a partner with dementia were interviewed about their loss experiences and the impact of dementia on their families. Carers reported losses at different levels within the family, and a range of methods used to cope with loss and to maintain their family functioning were ...
HIV- and non-HIV-related grief and loss, and HIV- and non-HIV-related material hardship [4,5,6]. This is particularly relevant among PWH in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the majority of PWH reside and where the burden of material hardship, interpersonal violence, and HIV-related stigma...