Alot of the work that I do is in the area of grief and loss. Dr. Alan Wolfelt, www.centerforloss.com, has written several books and journals on healing in grief. In my grief and loss groups, we use his book and companion journal. He also has several books of 100 Practical Ideas in healing …
Some on the list in his Healing your Grieving Heart – 100 Practical Ideas are:
Be compassionate with yourself. “I will be compassionate with myself as I mourn this loss.”
Talk to someone about your loss today.
Reach out to someone who doesn’t try to take your pain away.
Write a list of all your why questions — then find a friend or counselor who will help explore these with you.
Be aware that your grief affects your body, heart, social self and spirit.
Cry.
Write a letter to someone you love.
Pet a pet …
Find a blog that you can read and share your feelings.
The list goes on. If you are grieving a loss in your life, know that you are not alone. Reach out for the support that you need – find a support group, a friend or counselor you can talk to and remember — be compassionate with yourself. Within each of us is the capacity to heal, and in any given moment we do the best that we can.
