Grief and loss can happen to anyone.

Whenever an individual has experienced a person of significance dying (i.e., spouse, parent, mate, friend, or role model) or a relationship ending, the result is grief. A person can also experience grief when someone they care about is in the process of dying as in the case of a terminal illness or disease.

Grief can also take place when something of significance is lost, such as an important item, a job, physical abilities, or other life changes.

When a person experiences grief, it is important to recognize the stages which may follow:

• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance

For more information go to WebMD.

When an individual has experienced grief and loss, healing can take place. Overcoming grief can be difficult and challenging but with the support of a caring therapist, the healing can be achievable.