Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving.

Grief is physically, cognitively, emotionally and spiritually exhausting. Many times individuals "forget" to take care of themselves. This session provides suggestion for caring for oneself while grieving.

Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death.

Sudden death offers no opportunity to say goodbye or to talk through "unfinished business." Shock and disbelief are often followed by questions such as "Why did this happen? Can it happen to me too?" In cases of suicide or homicide, the media add another layer of concern. This presentation addresses special issues facing survivors of sudden death.

This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one.

This presentation defines grief and its many manifestations. Responses to grief are individually unique, influenced by many factors. Current loss reactivates past losses. Support helps individuals to redefine a meaningful life without the physical presence of the deceased loved one.