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Grief and Loss

GRIEF is a normal, natural and necessary reaction to many kinds of loss. GRIEVING is a process that restores us to wholeness.

Grieving is NOT the problem! The problem is that you have experienced loss. The loss of a family member or friend; the loss of a job; the loss of hopes or dreams, safety or security. That very real loss can shake you to your very core and turn your world literally upside down. Grieving is a normal, natural and necessary process and many people can assist you during your grieving process.

Every one of us experiences one or more “loss events” during our lifetime. To many people, the words “grief” and “grieving” are only synonymous with death. Not so! Read on…

This list and think about how many of these losses you have already experienced in your life:

Family Loss Events:

·         Death of a Loved One

·         Miscarriage

·         Infertility

·         Children with Special Needs

·         Aging Parents / Grandparents

·         Adoption

·         Blended / Step-families

Relationship Loss Events:

·         Divorce

·         Break-up

·         Separation

Personal Loss Events:

·         Moving

·         Immigration

·         Loss of Hopes and Dreams

·         Loss of Safety and Security (emotional, physical, financial)

·         Death of a Pet

Health Loss Events:

·         Life-threatening and Chronic Illness (yourself and loved ones)

·         Injury (yourself and loved ones)

Career Loss Events:

·         Fired from Job

·         Retrenchment

·         Career Change

·         Retirement

Losses From Natural and Other Disasters

Why would you need help?

·              Reassures you that you are not going crazy.

·              Provide support and guidance every step of the way as you move through a normal and natural process that can be painful and frightening.

·              Offer the comfort of being in the presence of a highly skilled and trained professional who know how to facilitate the grieving process.

It is imperative that you realise you are not alone, that it is not your fault, and that there is always someone to help guide you through your journey of life.

Author Unkown