What coping strategies can you offer me? How will it help me to benefit from these sessions?

Here are some strategies to help cope with grief:

• Don't be afraid to ask for help.
  Grief can be isolating, as you might feel like you are the only person in the world feeling the way you are.
• Talk to friends and family.
• Do things you enjoy.
• Take care of your physical health.
  You will feel a difference in your health and overall living to day-to-day life.

What coping skills have you used in the past that helped other clients?

I help you shift your negative emotions to positive emotions using positive affirmations. Talking to someone helps release your emotions and get to the core of your struggles.

What if I get emotional on zoom is that okay?

Yes, it's okay to be emotional. Being on zoom is a safe place to grieve.

What is grief?

Grief is the response to loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss, grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, cultural, spiritual, and philosophical dimensions.

What is anticipatory grief?

Anticipatory grief, or grief that occurs before death, is common among people who are facing the eventual death of a loved one or their own death. Yet, while most people are familiar with the grief that occurs after a death (conventional grief), anticipatory grief is not often discussed.

When does grief end?

There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel after a particular time. After twelve months it may still feel as if everything happened yesterday, or it may feel like it all happened a lifetime ago. These are some of the feelings you might have when you are coping with grief longer-term.

What is the difference between mourning and loss?

Mourning is the external part of loss. It is the actions we take, the rituals and the customs. Grief is the internal part of loss, how we feel. The internal work of grief is a process, a journey.

How do I enjoy life after the loss of my loved one - especially my husband he was my life, we had future plans together?

Remember you are still important. You may have lived quite happily for 20 years or more before meeting your partner. That person is still you. The fact that you might have chosen to spend a lot of your life feeding, clothing, and financing the family means you should be very proud and now able to spoil yourself. Do all the things you put off doing for the family's needs. Go back to some of your early dreams and fulfill them. What were your dreams?

There will be setbacks, there will be many challenges. You can cope, you can be positive. Give yourself permission to laugh with friends and enjoy a night out at the movies. It is your time now. Make the most of it. Enjoy your children and grandchildren.

How to help children in their grief process?

Encourage your child to talk about his or her emotions. Suggest other ways to express feelings, such as writing in a journal or drawing a picture. Without overwhelming your child, share your grief with him or her. Expressing your emotions can encourage your son or daughter to share his or her own emotions.