Grief and bereavement are not 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 from fear to anger to deep sadness.

The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, temperament/personality, and relationship to the person who has passed.

Symptoms of grief affect every part of the person - cognitively, physically, emotionally, behaviorally, and spiritually. 

Possible symptoms include:

Physical

• Crying
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Weakness
• Fatigue

Emotional

• Feelings of sadness and yearning
• Feelings of worry or anger
• Feelings of frustration or guilt

Social

• Sense of detachment from others
• Self-isolation from social contact
• Behaving in ways that are not normal for you

My work with David Kessler (Grief.com) as a Certified Grief Educator, as well as, my work as a leader with the international GriefShare program, has provided me with extensive training in helping individuals move to a place of healing after experiencing the pain of loss.

If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a free consultation.