Suggestions for the Holiday Season to navigate your feelings of Grief:
* Be Compassionate with Yourself: During the holidays our schedules change. Schedule downtime to take a walk, meditation, prayer, read, journal etc. Be aware of your physical and psychological limitations. Limit necessary stress
* Talk with a Family member or Friend ahead of time: Express your concerns. Decide ahead of time what you want to do, being caught off guard can create feelings of panic, fear and anxiety. It's important to be with supportive people during the holidays that you can talk to about your grief.
*Share Memories of your loss: It is important to share happy memories as well as sad memories during the holidays. Embrace the treasured memories.
* Be open to Joy: If a glimpse of happiness appears embrace it without feeling guilt.
Suggestions to support a grieving friend of family member:
Listen: Be an active listener that is physically present and listening without judgment or advice.
Have compassion: Let them express their feelings without fear of criticism or judgment. Try to learn and understand.
Be There: You cannot take the pain away, nor should you even try, be a compassionate supporter.
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