Processing Human Loss Grief Support
When it comes to processing grief there is no right or wrong way. On this journey through life we all will be faced with loss at some time or another. Dealing with how we handle & process this loss will vary for each individual person. Whether that person had been suffering a long terminal illness or their passing was sudden there is really no real way to prepare for the shock & the emotions that accompanies their passing.
We all go through the stages of grief to some degree, though sometimes we can get stuck in our emotions while processing grief because the loss of the person can be so severe & overwhelming. We can feel at times that we have no direction or purpose & have become frozen in time. We can often suffer from sleep deprivation, panic attacks, anxiety, nightmares, memory loss & stress due to the impact of the loss. Your mental & physical health can then begin to suffer. Knowing where to turn to for support may sometimes be tricky, family & friends will always be a great support network, but sometimes you may need some outside help when trying to navigate the grieving process.
I offer understanding & compassion & an alternative approach to healing from grief. I have found that by combining Reiki - Sound & Relaxation therapy is a good place to start. I focus on the heart centre with an holistic approach to healing to bring about acceptance & peace in order to move forward on this journey. I understand just how hard this journey can be having lost family & friends to terminal illnesses & suicide. We all have our purpose in life, I would like to share my healings to help shine the light for those who are finding it hard to deal with loosing a cherished loved one
Processing Pet Loss Grief Support
Grief is a natural part of life, but overcoming it can sometimes become a traumatic & overwhelming experience. Especially when you may feel that no-one quite understands what you are going through after your pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge or maybe you just don't have anyone who you can turn to for comfort or support. With more & more people feeling isolated these days it is sometimes hard to know where to go or who to turn to while you try to navigate the process of grieving. It is devastating to lose your most faithful companion, as in most cases these beautiful animals become our fur babies with strong bonds attached they truly become part of our families. They often become our constant companions, our rocks that get us through the hard times, when they cross the Rainbow Bridge they leave us with their unconditional love & a huge void both in our hearts & homes that they once dwelled. This can be quite a traumatic experience & a insurmountable hill to try & climb alone. The grieving process in loosing a pet is equally the same as if we have lost a human being, sometimes even harder if you have had to make that heart wrenching decision to let them go in the most peaceful & humane way possible. There is no right or wrong way to grieve any loss, there is certainly no time limit on it as everyone grieves in their own way.
I offer understanding & compassion in all my holistic healings for Pet Loss as I too have lost my beautiful fur baby who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge recently. Using the techniques of Reiki, Sound & Relaxation Therapy I focus on the heart centre to help release blocked emotional energy that often gets stuck when we are navigating the grieving process
Human Loss Stages of Grief
Shock: A feeling of numbness & attachment to the loss whether it be sudden or from illness usually occurs from the sudden shock of losing a loved one. Shock of a loss is unavoidable, sometimes it can take a little while for the news to sink in
Denial: This is a feeling that you know that this loss has occurred, however the mind can't fully comprehend that it has actually happened. Often your brain goes into a type of mental fog where you can become forgetful, lack concentration, you find you have no motivation & have sleepless nights.
Anger & Guilt: To feel a sense of anger & guilt from a loss is perfectly normal. We can often feel anger towards the person who has left us & angry at ourselves for being left behind or feeling like we had not done enough for that person before they had passed. This emotion can be difficult to process as most of the time family & friends can't seem to understand as this is typically an inward emotion being expressed outwardly
Bargaining: We've all been there at some stage, this is where we begin to make promises to ourselves or the Universal Source to try a put things right. We go over in our minds, "I should've done this or I should've done that. What If I'd done something different". The truth is, no amount of bargaining can change the course of events that have happened.
Depression: Often when we lose someone our emotions can be overwhelming at times, feelings of isolation, anxiety, stress & depression can occur when we get bogged down in the grieving process. We feel as though we can't go on sometimes, that life is just too damn hard to cope with. This is usually a good time to reach out for help. Don't be too proud to ask, we all need a helping hand at times
Forgiveness: Forgiving yourself is one of the hardest things we need to do throughout the grieving process, we often blame ourselves for what has happened. Knowing that it was not anyone's fault is the first step to forgiveness.
Acceptance: Last but by no means least, acceptance is coming to terms with the loss & realising that no matter what you did or didn't do the circumstances of the loss could never be changed. In simple terms, it was just that loved ones time. This is where we can begin to move forward in our lives, reconnecting with family & friends. Where the sun begins to shine once more.
Grief can hit us at anytime, know that it is perfectly alright if you find yourself at times feeling the emotions of the loss. There is no right or wrong, nor time frame for which we all grieve.
Pet Loss Stages of Grief
Shock: Loss comes as a shock, no matter if it is a terminal illness or sudden. This is the first initial stage of grief. We can find ourselves in the state of disbelief that the loss has happened.
Pain & Guilt: Heart wrenching pain occurs after the initial shock has worn off & feelings of guilt may arise for not being able to do more for them or in having to make that inevitable decision to let them go.
Loneliness & Depression: We can often feel a sense of loneliness as the void in your home & heart takes over & we can feel lost & depressed. You may be suffering from fatigue due to lack of sleep, panic attacks or anxiety & you may be also feeling paralysed in fear of moving forward.
Forgiveness: Forgiving yourself is one of the hardest things we need to do throughout the grieving process, we often blame ourselves for what has happened. Knowing that it was not anyone's fault is the first step to forgiveness & knowing that by making the decision is one of the most loving acts of kindness you could give your beautiful companion.
Acceptance: When we can fully accept the why, then we can begin to move forward in our lives as our beloved companions would want for us. Their gift was unconditional love.