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Trauma, Grief & Loss Resource

At some point each of us will experience some form of trauma in our lifetime; even if indirectly, whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster. Some people have struggle coping with major changes and/or losses, such as a relationship break-up, moving to a new location, or loss of a job.

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We all truly grieve differently.  What’s seems traumatic to one may appear to like normal life ups and downs to another.    It’s easy for the person suffering to be misjudged, have their pain worsened by others who don’t “get it” or say the harmful things; and the grief person can feel extra isolated, hopeless, scared, or abnormal.

If you or someone you know and care about is dealing with grief, and/or loss, there is help!

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Regarding Grief & Loss

“Bereavement” is sometimes separated from other kinds of loss, referring to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one. But any type of loss can trigger a grief reaction with a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness. Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.

A few common symptoms in these categories are:

Physical

  • Crying and sighing

  • Headaches

  • Loss of appetite

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Weakness

  • Fatigue

Emotional

  • Feelings of sadness and yearning

  • Feelings of worry or anger

  • Feelings of frustration or guilt

Social

  • Feeling detached from others

  • Self-isolation from social contact

  • Behaving in ways that are not normal for you

Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.

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