The notion of grief management lies in the ability to cope with a loss which is significant enough to elicit the emotion of grief itself. Grief is often erroneously thought of as synonymous with sadness, but grief is a much broader, multifaceted emotional reaction.
Grieving is not just brought about by the loss of a loved one, but can result in losses varying in nature – ranging from losing someone you cared about to the loss of the family pet; Grief can even begin with loss of employment, property, and fundamentals such as physiological needs and the need for safety. Grief is further governed by both internal influences, such as your own personality, and external influences, such as the society/culture you live in and the societal norms regarding the grieving process. Despite the terrible loss you may have incurred, and all the sympathies to you, it is fundamental to understand that without coping, without managing the grief originating from your loss, additional detrimental consequences may result for yourself, and in turn, those you love that are still with you today. (more…)
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