Grief And Loss
One of the hardest parts of the
bereavement and grieving process is understanding all of the different
stages and how to deal with each one. The stress of losing a loved one
is enough without having the confusion of why you are feeling the way
you do. If you have never bereaved the loss of a loved one, learning
about bereavement is important. Some have found that hypnotherapy helps
them to get through the tough times and move forward. Learning what best
works for you and the stage you are in will help you tremendously
though the other side of your pain.
What is Bereavement?
To explain it simply, bereavement is
losing something or someone that is close to your heart. It is painful
and often leaves you feeling lost and incomplete and/or deeply saddened
or angry. It can also mean that you are being deprived of something or
someone that once held a special place in your life. Missing a friend
because schedules conflict or miles separate you is an example of
non-loss related bereavement. Going to bereavement counseling helps you
to get through the ordeal in a constructive way rather than
self-medicating or even shutting those feeling off. There are also
bereavement support groups available so that you never have to feel
alone. You can find them online and in person. The online groups are
great if you are shy, busy, or cannot get to a physical group. However,
actually going to a local group may yield more benefits.
What Is Grief?
Grief is very similar to bereavement, in
that you are coping with a loss. It is important to learn about grief
and all of the different stages that you should expect to go through.
Each stage has its own characteristics, and each is equally frustrating.
You will experience sadness, shock, denial, depression, anger and
healing. There is not a set period of time that you will experience each
stage. It is also important to understand that you have to grieve in
your own way and at your own pace.
Counseling and hypnotherapy have been
known to help several suffers to get past the dark days and back into
their normal routine. The circumstances that cause grief, pain and
bereavement are different for each person as some loved ones are taken
suddenly in a tragedy and others pass from illness. You need to have a
support system in place to help you through the processes.
Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp T.F.T M.U.F.H M.A.A.H U.K.C.H.O N.R.H C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.
