Grief And Loss

The death of a loved one is not something that is easy to live through. For Cheryl Strayed that was no different, but Strayed used it as her driving force at a chance to pursue her dreams as well as an opportunity make her grieving heard. She battle with the death of her mother as well as her whole life being turned upside down as acknowledged in, “I’d find my strength again, far from everything that had made my life ridiculous” (Strayed 57). One thing that did not change throughout it all was that she still enjoyed literature and her dream to pursue to be a well know writer. Throughout her entire journey of the PCT she continued to read and to expand on her knowledge, not only about the PCT but as well as about herself which is addressed in “Even the Faulkner novel had more right to be in my pack, if only because I hadn’t read it and therefore it could be explained as entertainment. I’d read The Dream of a Common Language so often that I’d practically memorized it” (Strayed 60). Her mother’s passing was her reason for embarking on such an unknown adventure, which in return was her driving force behind putting out her book in order to prove to people that if you are in a dark place in your life it does not always stay that way.

famous quote that emphasizes the feelings of parents who have lost a child. It is

Stage one: Denial- The individual may be in denial or act is everything is normal without yet

INTRO: “ Grief is NOT a disorder, a disease or sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve” (Earl Grollman)

Losing a loved one is very painful as it brings about difficult emotions which may seem as if they may never end. While there are no standards of accessing ways to grieve, there are healthier ways to cope with the pain. Noteworthy, everyone grieves differently; some may withdraw and isolate themselves while others engage in activities that distracts their grieving.

If I were diagnosed with AIDS, I would respond in confusion, and I would probably be asking God, "Why me!" In Lecture 5 it talks about grief being a process that consists of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Everyone experiences the grief process differently ("Lecture 5," 2018). I can see me going through this grieving process, but I know there is hope, and God would not let me go through anything I could not handle. Because of the break in Shalom, there is disease death and suffering ("Lecture 4," 2018). Suffering is a part of life in a fallen world. Some problems are the direct result of a person's sin or the result of evil in this world or something that we have no control over (Shelly & Miller, 2006). Therefore,

Loss, transitions, and grief affect all people young and old. Losses and grief can be a result of unemployment, miscarriage, loss of hearing or vision, loss of physical or cognitive abilities, infertility, cancer, illness, moving, ending a relationship, not receiving a promotion, becoming an empty nester, a rejection letter from a university, and numerous other losses. Hayhoe (2006), states a period of change as a transition, which is determined by an individual’s own perception whether it is good or bad (p. 63). “All transitions bring a sense of loss for the old path and uncertainty about the new path” (Hayhoe, 2006, p.64). Specifically, Hayhoe studied the effects of unemployment on people. The research found “unemployed individuals show

Grief is a sense of loss which is a natural emotion. If one does, not grieve properly it can lead to emotional and physical problems. To avoid this from happening allow time to grieve, feel the pain and sorrow and let it out. This is natural, this is also healthy. There are five steps of the grieving process: anger, bargaining, depression, and resolution (Manning, Curtis, McMillin, & Attenweiler, 2011).

Studies have shown as many as 5-15% of bereaved people seem to develop severe long-

Over the second half of this semester, we have learned many different concepts and phases regarding the death of a loved one. Overall, we learned and recognized the difference between funeral rites and body disposition, the five stages of bereavement and how different survivors may respond to the death of a loved one, the different options of support groups available for families, how to support the bereaved and what death might be like in the future, etc. Everyone is different, every culture is different and every religion is different, so it is important to learn the psychology surrounding these areas when regarding the death of a loved one. Throughout this paper, I will be outlining some major topics we have learned thus far in the semester

During the grief process, a person may encounter a number of different stages of grief at the same time, which involves acceptance, depression, anger, bargaining and denial. These stages are not in any type of sequential order or based on a progression that’s predictable. They’re a collation of the 5 common experiences for the grieving that may occur in any particular order, if at all. During these times, a person needs to be honest with themselves. Often times, the behavior continues even in the early stages of recovery causing a person to fall to their knees in deep depression when mirroring themselves feeling powerless during the substance separation. To encounter fear of purpose and the unknown, this is common, and understanding brings

Grief and loss, that is what you are commonly left feeling after a natural disaster. Whether you lost a family member, friend, pet, or your home, you could be left feeling this way. There is no real way to stop a natural disaster, but for your own well being it is best to get out of the way to avoid any sort of lose to you or your family. Natural disasters kill around 68,000 people every year, whether it's Tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, or floods. These storms also affect millions more due to the destruction of their homes or belongings.

I appreciated the video about the grief and care of grief due to I did not have any experience since I have memory. However, recently, my best friend has diagnosed thyroid cancer. Both of us still suffer for the grief. I try to be positive so I can support her. I try to hide my sad emotion. The video taught us to take care of ourselves well, maintain your routines, do not let others rush you and talk about your loved one. It reminds us to communicate with others and share our feelings. Where there is a life, there is a hope. She still has a long way to go and I will be strong for her and go through with her.

Greif and loss is experienced by everyone from all cultures. Grief is when individuals process the loss of a valuable friend, family member or someone they know. Greif can be from someone crying to celebrating the life of an individual. Loss can happen through terminal illness, loss of relationships or the death of a human or animal.

For most people loss is usually associated with death and dying but in fact loss is experienced not only in relation to death, but also via those normative changes we experience throughout our lives. Grief as a response to loss runs through all aspects of both our lives as well as our clients. Though the terms bereavement, grief, and mourning are said to be distinct constructs in their own right, both professionals and the general public often use them interchangeably. While bereavement typically refers to the loss of a loved one, it may also refer to the loss of gainful employment, a bodily function, belongings, or other events usually resulting in a process of grief which may affect our emotional/physical reactions, behavioural responses, and thoughts. Grief then is how we as individuals react to both death and non-death losses and as such is regarded as a normal and natural response to loss and thus is a logical outcome of our drive to form emotional connections to people, objects or possessions. Mourning is then the outward behavioural expression of grief and at the same time the internal struggle to reorient to life which is largely shaped by cultural and social norms, traditions, practices and rituals (Hall, 2011).