Hospice Fredericton Grief Space

Many people are surprised by a grief response that feels far less intense than anticipated. Though this is relatively common, it’s seldom recognized, so when people experience it, they often wonder, What’s wrong with me?!? Why am I not grieving? https://whatsyourgrief.com/absent-grief-why-am-i-not-griev/

When we think about grief, the majority of people will automatically associate grief with the death of someone they know, but grief doesn't only emerge when we have lost someone. Living in unprecedented times of the COVID 19 pandemic, grief expert David Kessler explains how the discomfort we feel day to day with constant change and uncertainty from the pandemic, is a form of grief. Check out this article published by Harvard Business Review to learn more about how grief is im...pacting our day to day lives in the pandemic. https://hbr.org/20//that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief 'During the global pandemic, a palpable sense of collective grief has emerged. Grief expert David Kessler says that grief is actually multiple feelings that we must manage. In an interview with HBR, he explains how the classic five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance) apply today, and the practical steps we can take to manage the anxiety. Those include balancing bad thoughts with good; focusing on the present; letting go of things you can’t control; and stocking up on compassion'

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#10: don’t be afraid to ask for help! We aren’t big on resolutions, but we know many of you are. So we just thought we’d throw out a few ideas, while also reminding you to go easy on yourself. You’re doin’ just fine

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This holiday season you may find yourself forced to change certain traditions, check out this article from 'What's your Grief?' that helps explore your holiday values this holiday season https://whatsyourgrief.com/holiday-grief-values/