Grief & Loss Support
What is Grief?
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Grief is the intense, complex response to a significant emotional loss, marked by conflicting feelings and the absence of a familiar pattern or presence. It arises from the heartache of reaching for someone or something that was once a steady part of life, only to face the profound reality that they are no longer there.
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Changes in sleeping and/or eating
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Changes in routine
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Difficulty concentrating
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Excessive worry or panic
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Emotional exhaustion
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Frequent crying
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Outbursts of anger
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Overuse of alcohol, drugs, or other substances
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Physical and/or emotional isolation
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Preoccupation with the loss
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Reduced energy or motivation
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Waves of emotion
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Types of Loss:
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Death
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Divorce
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Financial Loss or Change
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Getting Married
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Graduation
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Having a Baby
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Infertility
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Job Loss or Change
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Loss of Trust, Safety, or Control
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Loss of Hopes, Dreams, or Expectations
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Loss of Pregnancy (ie. Miscarriage; Termination
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Loss of Faith
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Loss of Meaning or Purpose
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Loss of Health, Illness, Injury, or Paralysis
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Loss of Freedom
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Loss of Childhood
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Romantic Break-up
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Moving
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Pet Loss
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Pregnancy
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Psychological Diagnosis (ie. Depression; Anxiety; PTSD)
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Retirement
Typical responses associated with Grief:
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