Common Feelings Experienced
With over ten years of experience in the hospice industry, we understand that grieving will manifest differently for each person. Grieving may include any of the following:
- Difficulty accepting the loss
- Trouble sleeping
- Unable to focus or concentrate
- Feelings of guilt
- Feelings of anger
- Irritability
- Changes in appetite
- Crying often
All of these feelings are completely normal and may change over time according to your grief timeline.
A Timeline of Grief
At Generations Health Care, Inc., we understand that grief is not a linear process. For some people, this timeline can last from six months, while others can grieve for up to a year. There is no right or wrong amount of time to grieve, but most individuals will transition though the following five stages:
- Denial: Finding it difficult to accept that a loved one is truly gone
- Anger: This anger can be aimed at the loved one who passed away, at others, and at oneself
- Bargaining: Making “what if” bargains with a higher power
- Depression: This includes feelings of hopelessness and deep sadness
- Acceptance: Able to think about their good memories of their deceased loved one
Different Types of Bereavement Support
Bereavement care comes in many forms, from emotional to practical support. Our care services are designed to help families cope with the passing of their loved ones.
- Emotional support. Our bereavement counselors can help families process their grief by offering them guidance or by simply creating a safe space for them to share their feelings without judgment.
- Practical support. After the passing of a loved one, there’s paperwork that needs signing and funerals that need to be planned. Our bereavement counselors can offer guidance during this period and help connect families to the relevant sources.
- Educational support. Our bereavement services can help families be prepared for the passing of a loved one by explaining what they can expect and how to cope with these emotions.
