Title: Grief and Loss
Headings: Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss
Topics
Life after loss: Dealing with grief
Different kinds of loss
Sudden versus predictable loss
How long does grief last?
Normal grief reactions
Grief as a process of healing
Culture, rituals, and ceremonies
Coping with grief
Supporting others who are grieving
To One In Sorrow
Resources
Reading list
Where can I find help?

Content: Loss of a close friend
Death of a partner
Death of a classmate or colleague
Serious illness of a loved one
Relationship breakup
Death of a family member
Subtle or less obvious losses can also cause strong feelings of grief, even though those around you may not know the extent of your feelings. Some examples include: Leaving home
Illness/loss of health
Death of a pet
Change of job
Move to a new home
Graduation from school
Loss of a physical ability
Loss of financial security
Sudden versus predictable loss
Sudden or shocking losses due to events like crimes, accidents, or suicide can be traumatic. There is no way to prepare. They can challenge your sense of security and confidence in the predictability of life. You may experience symptoms such as sleep disturbance, nightmares, distressing thoughts, depressed mood, social isolation, or severe anxiety. Predictable losses, like those due to terminal illness, sometimes allow more time to prepare for the loss. However, they create two layers of grief: the grief related to the anticipation of the loss and the grief related to the loss itself. How long does grief last?