7 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays

I recently attended a live webinar on Grief from our friends at O’Connor. I wanted to share with you some information that may help you.

7 Tips for Coping with Grief during and around the Holidays

1.Admit that the holidays are hard

2.Make your plans and check them twice

3.Consider the cost of withdrawal

4.Create something new

5.Contemplate spiritual roots

6.Take good care of your physical well- being

7.Reach out for assistance

Emotional Symptoms of Grief

Sadness § Anger Guilt Anxiety

Loneliness

Helplessness § Shock Yearning Relief

Numbness § Despair

Hopelessness § Bitterness Restlessness § Indecision

Frequent thinking/dreaming of your loved one

If you would like more information of grief please don't hesitate to reach out to us or even your local community for support.

References:

Hoy, W.G. (2007, 2013, 2014) Doka, K.J. & Martin, T. L. (2010) Keating, M. (2016)