Grief Resources
The experience of grief affects our whole being – our bodies, minds, and our souls. If you are concerned about anything that you are experiencing, call us at 269.345.0273 and ask to speak with a grief support team member. Suggestions for coping with anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, or other special dates and seasons after your loved one’s death. Please remember that grief takes time to work through. The link below covers the four main tasks of grief. Throughout this time, remember that your feelings, no matter what they may be, are not strange or unusual. Keeping a Personal Journal helps highlight the many advantages of writing. We encourage you to try this option, and remember that no one but you will read the journal. It is important to take care of yourself as you adjust to the changes that have occurred in your life. We have some ideas below to help you through the grieving process. Getting support from others can be helpful as you cope with your feelings and experiences of grief. You may wish to share the handout How to Help Me in My Grief with family, friends, or coworkers. The Progress Sheet can help you identify and accept certain feelings and behaviors you may be experiencing. Support for the Whole Person gives suggestions for supporting yourself as you continue to heal. At times, you may have wondered if you would forget the person who died. It is important to remember that you still have a relationship with your loved one; it is now a relationship of memory. If you have been grieving for a year or more, it may hardly seem possible that a year has gone by since the death of your loved one. At the same time, it may feel like an eternity has passed. Although the intensity of the pain may have diminished, you might still experience moments or even days of feeling the grief and sense of loss. This is perfectly normal. One of the many myths of grief is that there is a time frame within which your grief should be complete.
