Grief
What is the Grief Process
Loss is a word that can be our constant companion throughout life. Loss is a natural response to the loss of any significant person, ideal or circumstance. Some examples might be a divorce, a tarnished reputation, a loss of a job or broken engagement. Maybe even a loss of a loved possession or bad grades. Grief can show itself by sorrow, depression, restlessness, disorganization, irritability, anger, and of course loneliness. There can be many stages of grief which can come and go but they usually run a consistent pattern.
1. Shock - Being anesthetized against the experience that you are facing.
2. Depression - Loneliness, feeling hopeless and a sense of isolation.
3. Physical symptoms - such as loss or gain of weight, and sleep issues.
4. Guilt - Feeling you could have done something different or blaming yourself or others.
5. Hostility/Anger - It may be at God, yourself or the person lost.
6. Panic - feeling alone and fearful of the future.
7. Overcoming Grief - It may take months or years depending upon what was lost.
8. Readjusting to reality - Acceptance of your situation and starting to move towards others rather than away.
How to Deal With Grief
It is a matter of beginning with the question “Why did this happen to me?” and moving on to “How can I deal with what is going on”, “How can I now go on with my life?” and “What can I learn through this?”
The next step is to start developing your own self. If it was a job that was lost, then finding other opportunities. If it was a person then you would need to develop other friends and community.
It is a time of discovering new ways of existing and functioning without whatever it was you lost. This sometimes involves a new identity.
Acceptance means you are no longer fighting your loss, but accepting it. It doesn’t mean you like it or that you would have chosen it, but you are learning to live with it as part of your life.
Recovery doesn’t mean you don’t mourn or that you forget the person or thing that was lost. Sometimes loss can take on a richer and deeper meaning because of the loss.
If you are experiencing difficult in recovering from a loss, we can help you at Christian Counseling of Arkansas. We are here to be your support while you are going through this difficult and possibly lonely time in your life.
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Laura Hodges, LPC, NCC
Laura Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Christian Counseling of Arkansas. She received her Master’s Degree as well as her Advanced Counseling Degree from Regent University in Virginia. Laura has vast experience in counseling individuals and couples. Previously a lead therapist for the Meier Clinic Day Program in Virginia, Laura designed and was responsible for many of its group therapy programs.
Laura is passionate about the integrity of the marital relationship and is committed to helping couples build a solid foundation for a strong and loving marriage. She helps couples manage conflict, strengthen their emotional connection and build a solid friendship.
Many issues in life are related to masked feelings that need to be identified. Laura can help clients get to the root of underlying many negative behaviors. She specializes in counseling individuals with issues of co-dependency, depression, anxiety, sexual issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anger issues, eating disorders and women’s issues. One of Laura’s missions is to restore unity to the marriage using Biblical principles and tried counseling tools to bring increased intimacy and happiness to marriage.
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Laura Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked for Meier Clinic in Virginia as the lead therapist for their Day Program. She designed and was responsible for many of the group therapy programs at Meier Clinic.
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Grief
What is the Grief Process
Loss is a word that can be our constant companion throughout life. Loss is a natural response to the loss of any significant person, ideal or circumstance. Some examples might be a divorce, a tarnished reputation, a loss of a job or broken engagement. Maybe even a loss of a loved possession or bad grades. Grief can show itself by sorrow, depression, restlessness, disorganization, irritability, anger, and of course loneliness. There can be many stages of grief which can come and go but they usually run a consistent pattern.
1. Shock - Being anesthetized against the experience that you are facing.
2. Depression - Loneliness, feeling hopeless and a sense of isolation.
3. Physical symptoms - such as loss or gain of weight, and sleep issues.
4. Guilt - Feeling you could have done something different or blaming yourself or others.
5. Hostility/Anger - It may be at God, yourself or the person lost.
6. Panic - feeling alone and fearful of the future.
7. Overcoming Grief - It may take months or years depending upon what was lost.
8. Readjusting to reality - Acceptance of your situation and starting to move towards others rather than away.
How to Deal With Grief
It is a matter of beginning with the question “Why did this happen to me?” and moving on to “How can I deal with what is going on”, “How can I now go on with my life?” and “What can I learn through this?”
The next step is to start developing your own self. If it was a job that was lost, then finding other opportunities. If it was a person then you would need to develop other friends and community.
It is a time of discovering new ways of existing and functioning without whatever it was you lost. This sometimes involves a new identity.
Acceptance means you are no longer fighting your loss, but accepting it. It doesn’t mean you like it or that you would have chosen it, but you are learning to live with it as part of your life.
Recovery doesn’t mean you don’t mourn or that you forget the person or thing that was lost. Sometimes loss can take on a richer and deeper meaning because of the loss.
If you are experiencing difficult in recovering from a loss, we can help you at Christian Counseling of Sarasota. We are here to be your support while you are going through this difficult and possibly lonely time in your life.
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A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT US
We offer counseling services for all age groups and many areas of difficulties. Our Christian Counselors work from a solid understanding of God's word and a personal walk with Christ.
RECENT POSTS
Teen Depression
Counseling for New Moms
Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions
Tips on Communicating with Your Spouse
Expectations
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