Grief can sometimes make us question our beliefs, but it can also be a time of reflection. Grief is an emotional response to loss. When we experience loss, our lives are fundamentally altered. Grieving is a natural process we go through to recover from loss, which can take such a different amount of time depending on how we manage our emotions. There are so many people who feel that they are not allowed to grieve, or that they have to hide their emotions. This can be reinforced by society, the workplace, or other reasons that expect people to ‘move on’ within a certain timeframe. Allowing ourselves permission to grieve is a crucial aspect of the healing process, and it is essential that we learn to be compassionate with ourselves in this difficult process. Our highly experienced grief counseling staff can provide care for the spiritual needs brought on by a life-limiting illness. We can also help you to find solace in your faith, whatever your beliefs.
People respond to the death of a loved one in a variety of ways. Our professional team of grief counselors and social workers is here to support you through your loss for up to 13 months beyond your loved one’s passing.
Bereavement care will help you identify strengths, difficulties, stressors, and coping skills that will help you adapt to a significant loss in your life.
Many people think that grief and bereavement are the same thing, but they really have different meanings.
Yes, this can be confusing. What’s important to know is that loss is a natural part of living and all people will experience grief in response to loss. This is when bereavement care can be helpful to you.
A quality bereavement care program will help you understand how you are responding to loss and provide support to help you deal with your grief. Reactions that people experience can be physical, emotional, social, and spiritual in nature. Common emotional reactions can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Physical reactions can include sleeping problems, changes in appetite, physical problems, or illness. It’s important to remember that no two people will respond to a loss in exactly the same way.
Our trained bereavement professional will assess how you are coping with grief and offer education and support. Most people feel strengthened, encouraged and supported when they learn about grief, understand how it affects them, identify coping strategies, and learn new methods to help themselves through the grief experience.
In cases where someone is struggling with complicated grief, a bereavement care professional can help identify the need for more comprehensive support.
As part of the Heart-to-Heart support, family of the bereaved – or those who are part of a person’s immediate inner circle – have access to bereavement care for 13 months. Services can range from support groups, memorial services, informational and educational resources, counseling, and referrals to appropriate therapeutic and community resources. The needs of each person receiving bereavement support can vary depending on their situation. Heart to Heart bereavement programs facilitate healthy grieving and aim to prevent grief-related health and mental health problems.
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