What is GRIEF

Grief is a natural response to loss. It is what we feel emotionally when something or someone we love is taken away. Most people associate it with death– and this type of loss does often cause the most intense grief. But any loss can cause grief, including:



A relationship breakup
Loss of health
Losing a job
Loss of financial stability
A miscarriage
Death of a pet
Loss of a cherished dream
A loved one’s serious illness
Loss of a friendship
Loss of safety after a trauma
Moving to a new home




Some times the most simple loss can cause someone to grieve. You may feel grief after you loose your job, sell your home, graduate from school or experience a large life change.



Everyone grieves differently. The way you deal with grief is very personal. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and the nature of the loss. The grieving process takes time. Healing happens gradually; it can’t be forced or hurried – and there is no “normal” timetable for grieving. Some people start to feel better in weeks or months. For others, the grieving process is measured in years. Whatever your grief experience, it’s important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold.