11/12/2024
Coping With Grief Over the Holiday Season
Whether the loss of a loved one is recent or further in the past,
Christmas is often a time when we feel their absence more.
Here are some strategies for coping with grief over the holidays:
• Acknowledge your grief: Allow yourself to feel sadness, anger, and joy. It's important to expand the conversation
around grief during the holidays, when many people experience feelings of loss and sorrow.
• Create new traditions: Making new memories can be healing.
• Ask for help: Grief is a normal part of life, and it's okay to ask for help if you need it.
• Honour your loved one: You can share memories, light a candle, or create a memory box. You can also implement these traditions going forward.
• Set realistic expectations: Try not to cancel the holiday, but instead set realistic expectations for yourself.
• Draw comfort from being around others: You can find solace in being with supportive family and friends at this time of year.
• Be patient with yourself: Remember that grieving can be hard work, but the years ahead don't need to be a time of constant sadness.
Most of all
Take care of yourself
Make sure you get enough rest and engage in activities
that bring you comfort.
If you know someone that has a hard time over Christmas or the holiday season
due to loss, check in and make sure they are ok and follow their lead.
If you need to talk with someone, please contact us,
as we can help with referrals and have literature available.
Phone 063688108 547 Queen Street, Levin
