Help to understand your personal grief journey. A safe environment for exploring emotions and offer
12/10/2023
Complicated grief is a type of prolonged and intense mourning that interferes with daily functioning and well-being.
It can occur after losing a loved one, especially in sudden or traumatic circumstances. People with complicated grief may experience persistent sadness, anger, guilt, disbelief, or detachment. They may also have trouble accepting the loss, moving on with life, or finding meaning and purpose.
If you or someone you know is struggling with complicated grief, there is help available. If you would like to work with me, please send me a message through my page. All enquiries are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Remember that you are not alone, and that healing is possible.
08/10/2023
One of the common effects of grief is feeling exhausted. This is because grief can drain our mental and emotional energy, as well as our physical resources. Grief can make it hard to sleep, eat, work, or enjoy life. It can also make us feel isolated, hopeless, or overwhelmed.
If you are feeling exhausted by grief, know that you are not alone. There are ways to cope with grief and find support, such as talking to someone you trust, joining a support group, seeking professional help, or engaging in self-care activities.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, but a natural response to loss. You deserve compassion and care as you go through this difficult time.
04/10/2023
If you know someone who is grieving, you may wonder how you can help them. Grief is a unique and personal journey, and everyone copes differently. However, there are some general ways that you can show your support and care.
❤️ Be present and listen.
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to offer a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear, or a comforting hug. Don't try to fix their pain or offer advice, unless they ask for it. Just let them know that you are there for them and that you understand.
❤️ Be patient and respectful.
Grief can take a long time and it can have ups and downs. Don't expect them to move on or get over it quickly. Respect their feelings and their choices, even if they are different from yours. Don't judge them or pressure them to do things they are not ready for.
❤️ Be helpful and thoughtful.
Grief can be exhausting and overwhelming, and it can affect many aspects of life. You can help by offering practical assistance, such as running errands, cooking meals, or taking care of chores. You can also help by remembering important dates, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays, and sending cards, flowers, or messages. You can also help by sharing stories, photos, or memories that celebrate their life.
For more information about understanding grief, please reach out to me in confidence.
30/09/2023
Birthdays are usually occasions to celebrate life and happiness, but for someone who is grieving, they may trigger sadness and loneliness. They may also feel guilty for enjoying themselves or for not honoring the memory of the deceased.
Birthdays may also bring up memories of past celebrations that are no longer possible or that have changed significantly. These emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to cope with, especially on a day that is supposed to be joyful.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and it is okay to seek help and support when needed. If you feel like you are just existing rather than living fully, please reach out for help.
26/09/2023
Grief is normal and healthy after a loss. It needs to be faced, not avoided. Keeping busy prevents you from processing your feelings and honouring your loved one. It also causes exhaustion, stress, and isolation.
The best way to cope with grief is to face it, not to run away from it. You need to give yourself time and space to grieve in your own way and at your own pace. You need to acknowledge your emotions and express them in healthy ways, such as talking to someone, writing, or doing something creative.
Take care of yourself and seek help when you need it.
22/09/2023
Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can also have a profound impact on your physical health. Some of the common effects of grief on your body are:
- Fatigue and insomnia: You may feel exhausted and have trouble sleeping as you cope with your emotions.
- Headaches and muscle tension: You may experience physical pain and stiffness as a result of stress and anxiety.
- Appetite and weight changes: You may lose or gain weight as your eating habits change due to grief.
- Immune system problems: You may become more vulnerable to infections and illnesses as your immune system weakens.
These are some of the ways that grief affects your body, but everyone's experience is different. It's important to take care of yourself and seek help when you need it.
I can offer support that can help you manage your grief in your own unique way. Please reach out to me in confidence.
18/09/2023
Grief coaching is a service that assists people who are grieving to move on. It offers support and direction on how to cope with grief, loss, and bereavement. Grief coaching helps people to discover hope and start to live again after experiencing a great loss.
My training in grief recovery methods helps me to customise my approach to each individual client's needs. I apply coaching techniques in each session, and my enthusiasm for helping and supporting people who are grieving provides steps towards a new way of living.
Grief coaching is a special service that helps people to advance through their grief and start to rebuild their lives. To learn more, please contact me in confidence.
15/09/2023
It's normal to feel grief and pain after a loss. Grief is a natural response to any kind of loss, be it big or small. The grief process is different for everyone, but there are some common stages of grief that most people go through. These include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Making sense of your grief and taking action to move past it can help you heal and rebuild your life. However, grief can often be a challenging and painful process. If you're struggling to cope, please reach out for support. There are many grief support services available that can help you through this tough time. Don't suffer in silence - talking about your grief can be an important step toward recovery.
11/09/2023
Everyone experiences grief differently, and there is no single way to deal with it. However, some things can be helpful, such as talking to someone who can empathise with your grief. This can help you to share your emotions and thoughts, and to find meaning in your loss.
If you feel overwhelmed by your grief, please don't hesitate to ask for help. You are not alone.
If you would like to work with me, please send me a message through my page. All enquiries are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
07/09/2023
Grieving people do not have anything wrong with them that needs to be corrected. They are going through a natural and human process of coping with loss. They deserve to be heard with compassion and kindness, not with judgment or pressure.
23/08/2023
Losing a long-term relationship can be very painful and difficult to cope with. You may feel like you have lost a part of yourself, your identity, your future, and your support system. You may also experience grief, anger, guilt, loneliness, and anxiety. These are normal and valid emotions that reflect the depth of your attachment and the significance of your loss.
It is important to acknowledge and process your feelings, and to seek help if you are struggling. You don't have to go through this alone.
I am here to listen to you and support you as you cope with your loss. I can help you recognise and deal with the feelings and reactions that you’re experiencing. I can also offer you practical techniques to handle the challenges of experiencing loss in your life.
If you feel ready to start your healing journey, please reach out to me today.
18/08/2023
When we experience the shock of a loss, we may feel like we are in a survival mode. We may have difficulty processing our emotions, making decisions, or taking care of ourselves. We may feel numb, detached, or overwhelmed.
This normal and natural response to a traumatic event is our body's way of protecting us from the pain and stress of the situation. It is a temporary coping mechanism that helps us get through the initial shock and grief. However, we need to gradually take small steps to move on, express and understand our feelings. To do this, you may require professional help, support from others, or self-care strategies.
I understand how much you are hurting and how hard it is to move on from your loss. You deserve to heal and rebuild your life, but you don't have to do it alone. Please don't keep your feelings bottled up - sharing your grief can be a healing experience. You are not alone in this - please get in touch if you'd like to know more.
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Your Heart is broken and the Hopes, Dreams and Expectations you had for the future have been shattered.
This maybe as a result of a very personal loss caused by a death or bereavement, divorce, relationship breakdown, family break-up, business failure, pet loss, redundancy or ill-health, to name but a few. All losses hurt and cause emotional pain, and those around you say you have to “let go” and “move on”, but they never tell you how to?
No matter how recent your loss, if you feel like you are just “existing” or “coping”, rather than living fully, then the good news is we can help.
What do we mean by grief?
Grief is the normal and natural reaction to significant emotional loss of any kind.
Grief can be the conflicting feelings caused by the end of, or change in, a familiar pattern of behaviour.
Grief can be the feeling of reaching out for someone who has always been there, only to find when you need them again, they are no longer there.
What should be remembered is that grief is individual and unique
HR Departments and HR Partners /Occupational Health Professionals
If you are responsible for the health, well-being and occupational support of staff, then we would be delighted to work with you. We can provide a bespoke referral service for any of your staff / managers that maybe struggling to cope with a loss or bereavement in their lives. As you already know, this can have an enormous impact on the individual’s performance and productivity, and can lead to sustained periods of presenteeism and long periods of absenteeism.
We offer help in lots of different ways including:
Bespoke training
One Day Workshops
Consultancy
Speaking at your event
All training is delivered by an accredited and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Janine Hailey.
