Bereavement refers to the process following the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep sadness.

Adapting to a loss is a unique process that is influenced by many factors including an individual’s background, beliefs, and relationship to the person who’s passed.

Some common responses to grief are:

Physical

• Crying and sighing
• 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

• Feeling detached from others
• Self-isolation from social contact
• Behaving in ways that are not normal for you

Grief is a natural process and every individual’s grieving experience is different. If you would like support during your unique grieving process, we invite you to connect today.