About Grief

At the Grief Empowerment Movement, we believe grief is a journey and not a destination. Our approach is focus driven, goal-oriented grief coaching. At the heart of our mission is the belief that every individual's grief is valid, and we are dedicated to walking alongside them on their path to recovery with understanding, support, and unwavering compassion. We understand the often-overwhelming emotions that arise after the loss of a loved one or any significant life changes. Such loss may include but not be limited to:

Death
Domestic Violence
Divorce
Job Loss/Unemployment
Sickness/Illness/Injury
Financial loss
Estrangement
Relationship loss
Moving/Relocation
Dreams deferred
Pet loss

Grief Discovery

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What Is Grief?

Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to death or loss. A response that is often defined as the emotional suffering one feels when someone or something they love is taken away.

Stages of Grief

Commonly referred to as the ‘grief cycle.’ There are specific states of grief. They reflect common reactions people have as they try to make sense of a loss.

Denial, Numbness, and Shock: Numbness is a normal reaction to death or loss and should never be confused with "not caring".

Bargaining: This stage of Grief may be marked by persistent thoughts about what "could have been done" to prevent the death or loss.

Depression: In this stage, we begin to realize and feel the true extent of the death or loss.

Anger: This stage is common. It usually happens when we feel helpless and powerless. Anger can stem from a feeling of abandonment because of a death or loss.

Acceptance: In time, we can come to terms with all the emotions and feelings we experienced when the death or loss happened.

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The Stages

of Grief

It’s important to understand that one’s experience with grief is not a linear process; but instead, a fluid one. Often, we bounce from stage to stage as we move forward on our journey. No one can tell you when to stop grieving. Quite frankly you may never stop grieving. Remember, grief is a journey and not a destination. Only YOU will know when you’ve arrived at a place of acceptance and peace.

The Grief Process

The grieving process is an opportunity to appropriately mourn a loss and then heal. It refers to the range of emotions and psychological adjustments one experiences in response to a significant loss. It encompasses emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical dimensions. Most commonly, our response to grief manifests mentally and physically.

Symptoms of Grief

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Mental Symptoms

Confusion, irritability, anxiety, lack of concentration.
Metabolic changes leading to depression.
Difficulty remembering or having 'brain fog' moments.
"Searching behavior" - looking for their loved one in an almost subconscious way.

These Symptoms can impede one's ability to function with clear intention and thought. At the Grief Empowerment Movement, we want our clients to remain production, fully functioning grief survivors and not be crippled by the effects of loss.

About Grief

Death Domestic Violence Divorce Job Loss/Unemployment Sickness/Illness/Injury Financial loss Estrangement Relationship loss Moving/Relocation Dreams deferred Pet loss

Grief Discovery

Symptoms of Grief

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Death
Domestic Violence
Divorce
Job Loss/Unemployment
Sickness/Illness/Injury
Financial loss
Estrangement
Relationship loss
Moving/Relocation
Dreams deferred
Pet loss