Abuse can come in many forms. If other people’s treatment of you harms or hurts…
The effects of bereavement vary from person to person. Its onset, duration and impact will be different for each and every one of us, as will our reaction to loss
Misery, anger and deep longing are quite common. Some people feel elated at somebody’s passing, and in turn struggle with consequent feeling of guilt. Others deny that somebody has died and continue to live their lives as though the deceased were still alive. The loss of a pet can have as profound an effect on some people as the loss of a family member has on others.
A therapist will help those left behind come to terms with their loss, usually by connecting with the four stages of bereavement. Therapy can help a bereaved person accept that their loss is a reality, recognise the pain of grief, adjust to life without the person (or animal) and channel their energy into something other than grief – this could be work, a hobby or a brand-new start.
