Grief Dreams: How They Help Us Heal After the Death of a Loved One
by T.J. Wray and Ann Back Price
Our Approach to Grief
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Resources on Grief that we recommend:
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder:
Websites:
How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies by Therese Rando
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Quick Facts:
69% of Americans who lost a parent growing up still think about their parent frequently
In a poll of 1,000 high school juniors and seniors, 90% indicated that they had experienced the death of a loved one
40% of bereaved people will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder in the first year after the death of a loved one
In adults, grief can take many forms. Anger,
numbness, and guilt are just a few emotions that
people can feel. Grief can also affect our physical
health and social relationships causing us to
become ill or not want to engage with others. It is
important to keep in mind that each person
experiences grief differently in their unique way,
and while there may be similarities with how
others process grief, allowing someone to
process in their own way can be the best way to
help someone heal.
For children and adolescents, grief can happen
when a child experiences a great sense of loss. This
may be due to a loved family member passing away
or it could also be due to a loss in another area that
might look different than expected. For example, a
family pet dying or getting lost, a sudden change in
family structure, moving schools or houses, or even
being incapacitated and unable to do normal
activities such as sports or play. In each of these
circumstances a child might feel a sense of loss and have difficulty knowing how to adjust and
process what they feel. Though some of these circumstances might seem small to an adult, the
feelings of loss are very real and at time overwhelming for a child. This makes the need for
support and understanding even more important when it comes to the child working through
their grief.
Having a therapist can enable someone to share what they are going through in way that is different than with friends or family members. A therapist is there to help you process and work through your emotions while providing support and the space that individual needs to heal in a way that is best for them. At Lifegrowth, we want to provide that space for you or your loved one and come along side you no matter where you are in your journey with grief. If you feel that grief is overwhelming your life and now might be the time to reach out, contact us today so that we can connect you with one of our professionals. Together we can rediscover your peace, purpose, and potential. Because grief is a natural and healthy part of loss, all grief does not necessarily need professional interventions. However, when people lack support in their social system or are experiencing levels of grief that are persisting or impairing function, professional support could be most beneficial.
We at Lifegrowth provide both support and understanding as well as practical steps that people can take to help them resolve their grief. As always, we look at how the body has been impacted because severe stress can deplete the body of nutrients which can then create difficulties in processing the grief in a healthy fashion. We also offer a support group for individuals grieving losses due to suicide called STEPPING STONES.
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