Grief and Loss

How do we define grief and loss?

Grief is your natural response to loss.

Loss can be:

• death of a loved one

• ending of a meaningful relationship

• death of a pet

• loss of a pregnancy

• loss of health due to illness

• loss of employment

• loss of a major role/identity: such as retirement, children moving

Grief has no set pattern and each of us experiences loss in a unique way.

We might ask ourselves questions similar to:

• How long will this last?

• Will I ever be the same again?

• Why has this happened to me?

• What can I do with everything I’m feeling and thinking?

Whatever you’ve experienced, we would like to offer you support and to join you in your journey to healing.