#CopingWithGrief

[memorialmerits]

The loss of a pet can leave a void that is both profound and challenging. Pet loss counseling offers a structured way to

[cinderpresss]

Grief Recovery Book: Handbook and Workbook | Tools and Techniques for Healing the Heart 

Grief Recovery Handbook and Workbook: Tools and Techniques for Healing the Heart is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone navigating the complex journey of grief. This simplified yet powerful resource offers clear insights, thoughtful exercises, and meaningful support to help you heal.

In this book, you'll find:

An Understanding of Grief: Explore what grief truly is, the different types of grief, and common myths that often complicate the healing process.

The Stages of Grief: Learn how to move through the stages of grief at your own pace and find your unique path to recovery.

Coping Strategies: Gain practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions and practicing self-care during difficult times.

Expressive Outlets: Discover the healing power of sharing your story, creative activities like art and writing, and guided journaling prompts.

Building Support: Learn how to ask for help, find support from friends, family, or professionals, and build a strong network for ongoing healing.

Techniques for Healing: Explore mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and other techniques to support your emotional well-being and calm your mind.

Personal Rituals and Legacy: Create personal rituals to honor your loved one and help you find peace in their memory.

Moving Forward: Develop strategies for embracing a new normal, setting achievable goals, and finding meaning after loss.

With a blend of thoughtful guidance and hands-on exercises, Grief Recovery Handbook and Workbook provides a safe space for reflection, growth, and emotional healing. Each chapter offers gentle support and encouragement to help you process your grief, regain your sense of self, and move forward with hope and resilience.

This book is designed to meet you where you are, offering practical steps and heartfelt understanding as you heal. Buy your copy today!

[sylvesterjenkinsiii]

Embracing the Healing Journey: Coping with Loss and Grief.

Life has thrown its fair share of hardships my way. I've experienced the devastating loss of my beloved mom, endured a painful divorce, and felt the crushing weight of job loss. In the depths of despair, I discovered that loss and grief are threads woven into the very fabric of human existence. They touch us all, leaving us feeling utterly lost and shattered. But listen closely, my friends. In the midst of our darkest hours, there is a glimmer of hope, a flicker of light that can guide us forward. It's the promise of healing and renewal. Through this post I want to share the strategies that have helped me navigate the stormy journey of grief.

Acknowledge and Validate Your Feelings:

When loss strikes, it's essential to recognize the range of emotions that arise within us. From sadness and anger to confusion and guilt, each feeling is valid and deserves acknowledgment. Suppressing emotions can hinder the healing process, so give yourself permission to grieve. Allow the tears to flow, express your anger, and share your thoughts with a trusted friend or therapist. Remember, your feelings matter, and embracing them is the first step toward healing.

Seek Support:

One of the most powerful tools for coping with loss is the support of others. Surround yourself with understanding and empathetic individuals who can offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or simply companionship. Joining a support group or seeking professional counseling can also provide a safe space for you to process your grief. Sharing your story with others who have experienced similar pain can be immensely therapeutic and remind you that you're not alone on this journey.

Embrace Self-Care:

In times of grief, taking care of yourself may seem like an overwhelming task. However, nurturing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being is crucial for healing. Engage in activities that bring you joy, such as exercise, reading, or pursuing a hobby. Ensure you get enough sleep, eat nourishing foods, and practice relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing. Remember, self-care is not selfish; it's a necessary act of self-compassion during challenging times.

Honor and Celebrate the Life or Experience:

Finding ways to honor the life or experience you've lost can be deeply healing. Create a memorial that holds personal significance, such as planting a tree, writing a letter, or creating a collage of cherished memories. This act of remembrance can help you find closure and provide a sense of connection with what or whom you've lost. Additionally, celebrating the positive aspects of your loved one's life or the lessons learned from a particular experience can bring comfort and a renewed perspective.

Embrace the Flow of Grief:

Grief is not a linear process, and it often comes in waves. Some days may be filled with intense emotions, while others may offer moments of respite. Understand that healing is not a race; it's a journey unique to each individual. Allow yourself the time and space to experience grief in your own way and at your own pace. Be patient and gentle with yourself as you navigate through the various stages, knowing that healing is a gradual process.

If you're seeking further guidance on your journey of healing, I invite you to explore my book, "Combat to Comeback: How to Conquer Life's Battles of Adversity." In this book, you'll discover a roadmap to navigate through life's challenges and find strength in the face of adversity. Together, let's conquer the battles that come our way and embrace a life filled with resilience and growth.

Coping with loss and grief is undeniably challenging, but it's a natural and necessary part of the human experience. By acknowledging and validating our feelings, seeking support, practicing self-care, honoring the life or experience, and embracing the ebb and flow of grief, we can gradually heal and find the strength to move forward. Remember, healing doesn't mean forgetting; it means integrating our loss into the tapestry of our lives, allowing us to carry the memory with grace and love. May this journey of healing bring you closer to finding peace and serenity amidst the storm.

[lyfechoyces]

Coping With Loss: Community & Crying Helped Me Heal Explore early experiences with loss and community support during grief. Join us as we reflect on losing grandparents and the importance of expressing emotions. Discover how our Jewish community comes together during Shiva to support those grieving. #GriefSupport #CommunityLove #GriefSupport #EmotionalRelease #CommunityLove #JewishTraditions #LossAndHealing #ChildhoodMemories #FamilySupport #MentalHealth #CopingWithGrief #Shiva via Lyfe Choyces https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvTcHk7G7O_yl3GNxLU1qA May 19, 2025 at 07:01PM

[stefaniaczech]

VAST - Winter In My Heart (Official Music Video) #Healing #Heartbreak #Emotional #Loss #Recovery #LettingGo #MovingOn #SelfLove #Hope #Strength #Resilience #NewBeginnings #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #ToxicEx #Breakup #SadSongs #EmotionalSongs #AlternativeRock #90sMusic #MusicTherapy #CopingWithGrief #DealingWithLoss #FindingYourself #InnerPeace #SelfCare #EmotionalWellbeing #Comfort #Solace

[haveacupofjohanny]

Coping with Grief: Losing Lento and John

Losing a pet is like losing family. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the grief of losing Lento and John, and how sharing their stories has helped me heal. 🐾💔 #PetLoss #GriefJourney #CopingWithGrief #PetRescue #HaveACupOfJohanny

[pathwaystobettergrieving]

#coping with grief, #grief journey, #grief and loss, #coping with grief, # dealing with grief, #grief, #grief/mourning, #grieving, #mourning #copingwithgrief, #griefjourney, #griefandloss, #grieving, #dealingwithgrief, #lifeafterloss, #griefawareness, #grievingprocess, #griefwork, #griefsupport

[stay-true-wellness]

Grief-

As defined by Wikipedia “Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed.”

Grief is not something that we only experience when someone we love/care for leaves this life. We can grieve someone who is still living, who no longer may be a part of our lives. There are many ways that grief is expressed. At times it isn’t as obvious as sorrow or depressive slump. It can be disguised as anger or aggression too.

Grief is a feeling that cuts deep, can feel like our heart is being torn from our chest, and can gouge at our soul. 

It is a feeling that can last days, months..even years. 

Grief can be a passing feeling that hits like a ton of bricks from nowhere like a microburst thunderstorm; bringing a flood of tears and hyperventilation for mere moments giving way to exhaustive relief.

Grief is a feeling we can choose to release or suppress.

Suppression can lead to unexplained aggressive outbursts, depressiveness, lack of sleep, lack of appetite, indulging and overindulging in abusive behaviors (drugs, self-harm, etc.)  By suppressing our grief (and emotions) we are hiding from and avoiding our emotions.

Releasing grief can be uncomfortable and messy (queue tears and snot pouring from the face, red puffy eyes). 

A significant difference between the two is that releasing our grief (no matter how ugly it may be) is just that. It’s an emotional release. 

Each time we release our grief, we are allowing ourselves to feel and express what is going on inside ourselves. 

I chose to suppress experiencing grief from the sudden passing of my brother and father for eleven years before I was able to allow myself to process their absence. I stuffed my emotional pain inside and spent a great deal of that time numbing myself and prohibiting myself from processing the losses themselves through using (and at times abusing alcohol.)  

The pain I felt was tremendous. I could not express my sorrow to my mother or my sister, as they were hurting too. I felt that my support group were the friends I made during happy hour at the bar.  While some lasting friendships developed from that time, drowning my sorrows didn’t get rid of them. In times when I wasn’t at the bar, I found that my grief would rear its head in uncomfortable ways. I found that my reactivity and defensiveness only grew over time. I was snapping at people I cared about, taking out my bad feelings on others, and often didn’t feel like I could control it.

By choosing to eat my feelings and suppressing them gave way to them eating at me.

It is through working with a wonderful Healing Arts Practitioner from 2018-2019 that I was able to permit myself to feel and to grieve. I was able to have many tear-filled sessions around expressing emotions, allowing feelings to flow, addressing loss, celebrating the relationships and the time we had together, and choosing to let them go.  I am happy to report that I no longer needed the “emotional crutch” that alcohol seemed to provide, and made the choice to end my relationship with alcohol in the spring of 2019.

Early summer 2020, my mother passed due to an aggressive and seemingly short battle with cancer. The way that I handled her passing was a great contrast to that of my brother and father 13 years prior. I had done much work on healing the relationship that I had with my mother very intensely shortly before her passing, that transformed our relationship in her remaining weeks to that of the mother-daughter relationship that we both always wanted and needed, yet had trouble achieving.  When she passed, I was able to give my feelings space and express them. If I felt like crying, I let the tears flow. 

This ability to allow myself to express my feelings does not mean that there were no dark days, or pain felt. When there is loss, there is pain. 

By allowing ourselves to express and release our pain, we open ourselves back up to experience love, appreciation, and joy.

Some healthy suggestions to help cope with grief-

Join a support group; if you’re comfortable sharing your story with others, support groups can help provide a sense of community during a time of loss. There may be a specific group that specializes in the type of loss that you’re enduring depending on your situation. Try searching Facebook for an online or local group, Eventbrite may have a local event/group meeting in your area. Google may yield some support group options as well.

Grief Podcasts; There are many podcasts available on Spotify.  The Grief Coach is one of many to choose from.

Go for a walk; A short walk around the block or a visit to a local park can do wonders for your body, mind, and soul. Spending time outside can help you to feel connected to nature and bring some peace to your day.

Gratitude; Celebrate and appreciate the relationship that you were blessed to have. Perhaps on their birthday, or parting anniversary date, partake in an activity that you may have enjoyed together in their honor. 

Be kind to yourself; It’s ok to not want to do anything but lay on the couch, listen to what your body needs. Sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is to rest. 

Maintain a schedule; Designate time in your day when you’ll eat, exercise, or go outside. Having a structure to your day will help give a feeling of normalcy during a time of many mixed feelings and emotions.

Reach out to friends; Your friends want to be there for you in your time of need, but may not know-how. Take someone up on their “if you need anything, I’m here” offer, and give them a call. Sharing your sorrow will help relieve some pain from you and allow your friend to offer their love and support.

Keep a journal; Write down how you’re feeling on any given day. Write down memories of you and your departed that may help bring you some smiles and laughter in your time of missing them.

Anniversaries

Anniversary dates of passing and birthdays of the person we cared about that's no longer part of our day-to-day life can have a bit of a sting to them. Let’s be real, “sting” may be putting the feeling very mildly. There are times when those days can resemble a gaping wound that you can’t seem to stop the bleed on. Admittedly, the first few years of these dates are the most difficult to get through. We may feel particularly reminiscent of our relationship with the person, perhaps sprinkled feelings of lament, sorrow, and ache of their absence.  Something you should know, we have the power to choose how these days affect us. 

Suggestions for anniversaries and birthdays-

What can you do to honor that person’s memory?

Was there an activity you enjoyed doing together? If not together, can you participate in their favorite activity?

Was there a special place where you had a wonderful time together that you could visit?

Can you make yourself their favorite meal in their honor?  

Hosting a dinner party with close friends to celebrate their memory might be nice. Sharing memories, love and laughter will help fill your hearts with joy, and your faces with smiles. 

Was there a cause that was special to them? 

Making time to volunteer for that cause or make a donation in their honor can help honor their memory, and bring you a warm feeling knowing that you’ve helped contribute to making someone’s life better. By choosing to spend the day doing things that they enjoyed, or that you enjoyed with them, you’re allowing yourself to appreciate the time that you spent together, and bringing yourself (and possibly others) joy. 

How does it feel to do any of the above? 

Are you able to notice the contrast of feelings when you’re stuck in sadness, as opposed to actively tapping into joy?

There is no timeline for grieving, no rules or steps to follow to “make the pain stop”. Grief is something we will all experience in our lifetime, some more than others, some less than others.  

It is our choice how we decide to approach and address these feelings; 

Will you keep them inside, or allow them to flow?

What feelings will you choose to reflect on?

Resources-

https://www.opentohope.com/radio/

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38SfR0MWn0wXStq7sG1p5B?si=e8f978d8d1c44d5f

​​https://health.clevelandclinic.org/grief-whats-normal-whats-not-and-13-tips-to-get-through-it/

[rfarrokh]

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs just got revised 😜 loved this for mental health💖 #hierarchy #hierarchyofneeds #maslowshierarchyofneeds #copingskills #copingwithgrief #copingwithdepression #copingwithanxiety #copingwithdepression #copingwithptsd #selfcare #selfcompassion #personalboundaries #mindfulness #humor #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationship #sleep #nourishment #nourishme #hope #rachaelsroadtorecovery #emotionalsupport #copingstrategies #practicalsupport #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthneeds #boundaries #healthyboundaries #depressionhelp #eatingdisordersawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CWIIyhXLA7l/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thetruthaboutlyingshortfilm]

Our Indiegogo campaign is coming to an end in just a few days!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-truth-about-lying#/

Please share and check out the link to see more on what the project is about and an interview with the writer and directors!

[geminimoonmama]

The Coping Line

I’ve learned a lot about coping over the last few months. I used to think that coping with bad situations or negative emotions meant that you treat them as if they aren’t impacting your life or day-to-day activities. You just carry on as normal with the feelings in the background. Maybe that’s an effective way of coping in some instances. However, coping with the grief and emotions that have come with the death of my daughter has required a different strategy. The way I feel every day is front and center, so I have learned to actively and deliberately cope. 

These days, coping means allowing myself to feel everything, and rearranging my life around those feelings. Coping means prioritizing me. It means that relationships evolve, and endings will be written. Coping means that I respect myself, my triggers, and my own boundaries. To cope, I must draw a line and stay on the right side of it. The wrong side of that line is everything that hinders healing, whether intentional or not. It doesn’t matter what it is. Everything that hurts goes over there, even if it’s not meant to be hurtful. Conversations, images, people, and situations that draw me deeper into my grief hole are on the wrong side of that line. I have to stay on the right side.

The right side has intentional acts of compassion. It’s where I find comfort and validation. It’s where I feel sane, despite my utter lack of control over my emotions. I feel loved on the right side of the line – not just because the word “love” is spoken, but because an act of love is given. It’s where no explanation is necessary, but any explanation is useful. The right side is where I can talk about my emotions, my grief, my trauma, and my experience and not feel judged. I can cry openly and feel safe on the right side of the coping line. I’m free to express myself without the added pressure of trying not to offend anyone. I can be me – the new me – on the right side of the line.

There are very few places I can go that fall on the right side of the line, but those are my favorite places and the only places I will go these days. I use the word “places” figuratively. A place can be a person, a situation, a conversation, a thought, or a literal place. But, they are safe and welcoming. These places may be new. Places that were once on the right side of the line might have migrated over to the wrong side, and vice versa. I cope by taking a step back from time to time and understanding on which side of the line everything and everyone in my life stands. There is no overlapping. Overlap is confusing, and confusion is hurtful.

I’m grateful for this strategy. It’s given me power and control where chaos once lived. The emotional anarchy creeps back in from time to time, but having a coping line is my power, and I always find my way back to the right side.

[memorialmerits]

Understanding how grief can affect your mind, body, and emotions is crucial for healing. In this article, we

[phantomgraphicnovel]

My beautiful mom died on 7/14, 7 days after her 70th birthday on 7/7. I completed this on 7/21, 7 days later. She was sweet to let us know in such a way that it was her time and we must be ok with it. I just try to focus on her being free from her pain and suffering and she is going forward on her soul's journey. She's done so much to let me know she's happy and at peace and that there is so more than just this life. That is the greatest gift she left me, and she left me with many. I love you forever, mom. #ilovemymom #mymomisthebest . . . . #grieving #grief #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationart #artistsoninstagram #artstagram #artistsofinstagram #illustration #digitalpainting #digitalart #formymom #copingwithgrief #catart #♋ #moongoddess #illustrator #drawing #grievingmymom #bestmom #beckylaff #beckaroo https://www.instagram.com/p/B0OIDcln42Z/?igshid=ya863v8uol83

[mrgvisualartist]

Bought it to calm the mind. 1000 pieces. Finished in three days 😒😑 Whatever, it’s a very nice one. / #puzzle #copingwithgrief #ravensburger (at Pavia, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3cP4Pcj5PO/?igshid=nmfwwt4c9qf9

[lyfechoyces]

Healing After Losing A Parent: A Journey Of Grief And Growth | Finding Strength In Loss Life After Loss: Coping With the Death of a Parent #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #healingafterloss Hi everyone, and welcome to the Lyfe Choyces channel! In this video, Jaime Crick shares the emotional journey of navigating life after the loss of parents. Please visit our website to get more information: https://ift.tt/KgHWJy1 We’ll explore the grief, healing, and steps to move forward while honoring their memory. Whether you’ve recently lost a parent or are still processing the impact of this loss, this video offers insights and comfort to help you find strength, peace, and hope for the future. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@lyfechoyces/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://ift.tt/frXTcve Instagram: https://ift.tt/hicp4uq Tiktok: https://ift.tt/hzjoJXB Website: https://ift.tt/KgHWJy1 📩 For inquiries: lyfechoyces@gmail.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faBcILTe6iA&t=34s ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjVsYIm57Sk ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IW38Ea8yeE ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA9jbODy7kY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_0STnnbk3Y ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: Life After Losing A Parent, Coping With The Death Of A Parent, How To Deal With Grief, Healing After Loss, Losing A Parent Journey, Grief Support For Losing Parents, Finding Strength After Loss, Life Without Parents Help, Jaime Crick Loss Story, Surviving Parent Loss, Navigating Life After Loss, Honoring A Parent’s Memory #lifeafterloss #griefjourney #copingwithgrief #losingaparent #griefsupport #healingafterloss #parentloss #honoringmemory #findingstrength #mentalhealth via Lyfe Choyces https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvTcHk7G7O_yl3GNxLU1qA January 01, 2025 at 02:00AM