What Is Grief? 7 Types of Grief & What They Mean
By Erika Krull, MSEd, LMHP
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Coping with grief
After a loss, the pain can feel overwhelming. It's hard to know what steps to take next or how to return to 'normal.' Coping with grief means finding the systems and structures that work for you.
Different types of grief
While we all have our own ideas of what grief looks like, it doesn't actually look any specific way. There are many different types of grief, and everyone experiences these types differently. Grief is a psychological and physical reaction to loss. This could be something you experience after a death, but it can also happen because of anything else in your life, like losing a job or a experiencing a breakup.
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Tips for dealing with grief
Everyone experiences grief differently, and it's not a linear experience. Though there are different stages to grief, you might experience them differently or in a unique order. Ultimately, it's important to find your own healing path on your grief journey. By learning from experts and mental health professionals, you can discover what works best for you and your situation. There are so many different types of strength after loss. You're already taking the first step.
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