Although a natural response to loss, grief brings forward emotional suffering connected to losing something or someone of extreme value. Grief is associated with death; but is also a response to all transitions which alter the course of our lives: the more significant the loss, the more intense the grief. Even subtle losses can affect us. See if any of the following transitions have happened in your life.
- Divorce/break up
- Health crisis
- Loss of job or financial security
- Retirement
- Death of a family member or animal
- Loss of a friendship, a dream or hope
- Loss of safety or a trauma
- Sale of a home, car or business