Grief and Loss

Grief can be a very tricky thing to navigate.

The stages of grief can be complicated to identify within yourself and others when a tragedy occurs.

Shock and denial are the universal first stages for almost everyone, but grief becomes unpredictable after the shock wears off.

Each person in your family or circle that experienced the loss will grieve differently. These differences can create frustration, misunderstanding, and division among family members when they need each other the most.

Friendships lost, marriages in turmoil, and even job loss have all occurred because of untreated grief.

Grief is sneaky.

Everything is going just fine. You are feeling good, and your day is running smooth.

Then BAM! You suddenly see the same car your loved one used to drive. Or you run into their best friend at the grocery store.

You are caught off guard, and you don’t know whether to hug and cry with each other or run in the other direction. The sudden emotional trigger is overwhelming; you can’t stop the tears from flowing.

When you experience an unexpected trigger like this, it could take you a couple of days to recover and return to a stable mindset. Recovering is even more complicated when you don’t have anyone to help you process the incident.

Self-awareness and readiness with coping skills are key factors.

Can you complete a self-assessment and know whether you are stable enough to engage in different activities or environments?

If you are aware of possible triggers in your day, do you know how you will cope and navigate through the trigger, so you don’t lose self-control?

Do you have a reliable person who understands, listens, and allows you the time and space to process your experience?

If you answered ‘No’ to any of these questions, grief counseling could help you.

Call me today to find a connection to help you process your grief.