Death is a crisis that all families will encounter. Grieving the loss of someone or something is an emotional, physical, behavioral and social response that is recognized as one of the most stressful events one can face during their lifetime (Backett-Milburn & Jackson, 2012). Grief can occur in response to a broken relationship or the death of a loved one; it can also occur with significant life changes such as change of residence, change of job or giving up an addiction. Grief is associated with frequent intrusive thoughts of loss causing anger, bitterness, anxiety and depression (Simon, et al., Impact of Concurent Naturalistic Pharmacotherapy and Psycotherapy of Complicated Grief, 2008).
Loss and grief encountered by individuals and families
Loss and grief encountered by individuals and families