Title: Grief and Bereavement
Headings: Grief and Bereavement
Grief and Bereavement
What are grief, mourning, and bereavement?
Grief
Mourning
Bereavement
How long does the grieving process last?
Grief can take unexpected forms
Difficult relationships
Grief after long illness
Stages of grief

Content: Bereavement refers to the time when a person experiences sadness after losing a loved one. How long does the grieving process last? Since each person grieves differently, the length and intensity of the emotions people go through varies from person to person. Grieving is painful, and it’s important that those who have suffered a loss be allowed the time they need to express their grief. Although grief is described in phases or stages, it may feel more like a roller coaster, with ups and downs. This can make it hard for the bereaved person to feel any sense of progress in dealing with the loss. A person may feel better for a while, only to become sad again. Sometimes, people wonder how long the grieving process will last, and when they can expect some relief. There’s no answer to this question, but some of the factors that affect the intensity and length of grieving are: Your relationship with the person who died
The circumstances of their death
Your own life experiences
It’s common for the grief process to take a year or longer.