Although Grief is often associated with loss of a loved one, it also encompasses many more experiences.

Use it for:

-Loss of identity: a relationship breakdown, job loss, empty nesters or a role that once defined you

-Loss of safety or security: Physical - survivors of trauma, natural disasters, fear of illness/disease/lockdowns. Emotional - familial instability (ie divorce, infidelity, mental health issues), a turn in financial situation or hardship.

-Loss of autonomy/sense of control: lost ability to manage one’s own life, or setback whereby they require other people’s help physically or financially.

-Loss of hopes and dreams: most of us have a vision for how we would like our lives to play out and how we expect the world to operate. When life events challenge our expectations, a person can experience a deep sense of grief and unfairness ie. dealing with infertility, struggling to find your place in the world with friendships, family, employment, community etc.