Question 1

any tips for bereavement?

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Bereavement is : A natural response to loss.  There is no single way to grieve, but many people go through stages of shock & denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.  Talking to caring, supportive, empathic people is most helpful.  Numbing your feelings with alcohol, drugs or denial is not helpful.  Hospice, support groups and mental health professionals can be very helpful if you feel overwhelmed.

Question 2

is it common to feel bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Grief: Very much so. Natural grief is healthy reaction to loss.

Question 3

where can i find information on bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Grief: Stages of grief are: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

Question 4

how can you recover from a sudden shock of bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Very hard: There are booklets that give advice but the easiest assistance comes from friends and family. Religious faith also helps. Keep working and try to lead a normal life as much as you can. My sincere sympathy.

Question 5

how can i help someone through a very long bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Support & love: Just be supportive and loving... Know that he/she will move forward in their grief and vibrate that hope and knowing to your friend.  You could also lovingly recommend grief counseling; it is most helpful when bereavement seems complicated and one feels stuck.

Question 6

can you tell me stages of bereaving and bereavement cards?

Accepted Answer

5 stages.: Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross talked about the 5 stages of grief and not always in chronological order. Sometimes people get stuck in one stage or go back to the previous stage, back and forth: Denial, bargaining, anger, depression and resolution. I am not sure what you want to know about bereavement cards. People send them to express their condolences to the bereave and share your loss.

Question 7

what to expect from bereavement counseling?

Accepted Answer

Facilitates process: Education about the stages of grief, + support and validation about your emotional process, + assistance getting "unstuck" if "stuck" in a "complicated bereavement".  Once unstuck, the psyche/spirit has an innate/natural ability to grieve, heal and move into acceptance.

Question 8

how to cope with intense grief and bereavement?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy...: A significant loss can trigger deep psychological issues and as a result the grief process can turn complicated. In such a case, counseling/psychotherapy is indicated; grief groups can be helpful as well; in some instances, medication might be indicated as well at some point in the process.

Question 9

what can be expected from bereavement counselling?

Accepted Answer

Depend on the source: Each counselor will be different and what you bring matters too. Certainly, the focus will start with your loss.  It will include attention to your vision of the path you wish to travel toward coming to terms with the loss and moving comfortably ahead with life. Choose the counselor with care so that you'll have confidence and will work well together w/ respect to beliefs and trust. My condolences.

Question 10

for how long is acceptable to take off work for bereavement by suicide?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The length of time taken off after a death, depends on your workplace's guidelines.  Each company or institution has its own. There may be leeway through your supervisors, and you would need to discuss with them. Loss of someone you love is difficult enough, but suicide brings even more complex emotions and effects.  Please get professional support with this -- it really can help.  Peace to you.

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