Throughout our years, we all experience a loss at some point. Statistics show that 1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close to them before 18 years of age. Feelings of grief and loss are not always associated with death, however, but commonly surface after a loss of some kind – whether it is the loss of a loved one, a severed relationship, a pregnancy, a pet, or a job.
When a person loses something or someone valuable to them, feelings of grief can be overwhelming. Grief can leave a person feeling sad, hopeless, isolated, irritable, and numb by affecting them mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s important to understand that working through grief is a process, and everyone copes differently.
Many people don’t know what to say or do when grieving; please be patient with the individual (including yourself) throughout the process.
An alternative treatment method includes psychotherapy. Through psychotherapy, a patient may:
Improve coping skills
Reduce feelings of blame and guilt
Explore and process emotions
Consider seeking professional support if feelings of grief do not ease over time.
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