Overcoming Loss
Help for Overcoming Loss
The purpose of this blog is to prove a forum for giving and receiving of ideas about grieving and overcoming loss. Many approaches for overcoming loss, can apply to any type of loss, including loss of a loved one and even loss of a material item. Please contribute by sharing the top three things that helped you or someone you know overcome loss of any type,in the comment section of this page.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD described a process experienced by both terminally ill patients and their loved ones. That process can be applied to any perceived loss of anything that anyone is emotionally attached to. For example, the process can be applied to our perception of loss of any person or anything, whether tangible (for example, material item) or intangible (for example, love), if we attached to it.
Generally, the process includes, shock, denial (partial denial or complete denial), anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, with hope possible throughout the foregoing and then, withdrawal of energy or interest. This article will be supplemented, but we wanted to show how the process applicable to death of a person, can also apply to the loss of anything that someone is attached to, for example, a spouse in a divorce situation, a child that leaves the home, or even the loss of a sentimental material item in some cases.
In the interim, below are some helpful tips and resources:
1. See Video Recording of Live Event. Conquering Overwhelming Loss, with Tony Robbins https://training.tonyrobbins.com/the-day-after-devastation/
2. Is it possible to view the loss as “for you” instead of “to you.” If we understand that every challenge we face is a gift, we can evolve as a result and with that wisdom, help others to do the same.
3. Seeking therapy is not a weakness. Instead, it is often necessary luxury in times of overwhelming loss. Seek out a qualified therapist that you feel comfortable with and find a way to get there. Feeling comfortable is an essential component in therapy. If you don’t feel comfortable with a therapist, do not hesitate to meet with other therapists until it feels right. Good therapists don’t take it personally and don’t get offended when patients move on.
4. Also, see our article about the book Dying to be Me, by Anita Moorjani 2014 at http://selectivefocusmag.com/book-week-editors-pick/
