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Bereavement

How does bereavement counselling work? Typically a counsellor or psychologist will encourage the grieving person to share their thoughts and feelings about the loss, and encourage them to engage with life in a way which helps them to recover from their grief.

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Grief increases inflammation, which can worsen health problems you already have and cause new ones. It batters the immune system, leaving you depleted and vulnerable to infection. The heartbreak of grief can increase blood pressure and the risk of blood clots.

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What are the 7 stages of grieving?

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The 7 stages of grief

  • Shock and denial. This is a state of disbelief and numbed feelings.

  • Pain and guilt. ...

  • Anger and bargaining. ...

  • Depression. ...

  • The upward turn. ...

  • Reconstruction and working through. ...

  • Acceptance and hope.

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Everyone experiences and deals with Grief and Bereavement in a different way. However, the common factors are the impact on the physical, emotional and energetic parts of you, the person. Getting support during the stages of grief is of great help in being able to manage, function and remain healthy.

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"Rob helped me to understand the emotions I was experiencing and supported me during this anxious time.
He is a gentle voice on the other end of the phone…”

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