You Are Not Alone
You may not fully understand how you, a family member, or friend, are feeling now that a loved one is gone. And as grief is a complex process, unique to everyone, we've gathered grief support resources to help you recognize the subtle distinctions within the grieving process. If you have any questions or would prefer to speak to someone directly, please contact us.
What is grief ?​
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The death of a loved one is life's most painful events. But it does have a purpose. This article explores the powerful force for positive change within the process of grieving.
The grieving process
Grief is the normal and natural way our mind and body react. While everyone grieves differently, there are common patterns people tend to share. Discover them here.
Helping yourself heal
When grieving becomes too difficult, it commonly results in depression and physical illness. If this is the case for you or someone you love, we have ways to help.
Accepting a loss
By sharing your grief outside yourself, healing occurs. Ignoring your grief won't make it go away; talking about it often makes you feel better. Allow yourself to speak from your heart, not just your head. Doing so doesn't mean you are losing control, or going "crazy". It is a normal part of your grief journey.
Find caring friends and relatives who will listen without judging what you say. Seek out those persons who will "Walk with, not in front of,or behind you" in your journey through grief.
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Grief counseling
Grief counseling is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help people cope with grief and mourning following the death of loved ones, or with major life changes that trigger feelings of grief
Grief counselors know that one can expect a wide range of emotion and behavior associated with grief. Some counselors believe that in all places and cultures, the grieving person benefits from the support of others.[2] Further, grief counselors believe that where such support is lacking, counseling may provide an avenue for healthy resolution. Grief counselors believe that grief is a process the goal of which is "resolution". Grief counselors also believe that where the process of grieving is interrupted, for example, by the one who is grieving having to simultaneously deal with practical issues of survival or by their having to be the strong one who is striving to hold their family together, grief can remain unresolved and later resurface as an issue for counseling.
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