Individual Grieving Process

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Great post Erin,
I think the way individual grieve has to do with how the death occurs. My friend lost her son six months ago, even though she had a home funeral for him, her grieving process is poor, and I do not think at this time the home funeral matter to her. However, I do think one day she will appreciate the home funeral she had for her son.
I believed I would be open to attending to support group if I lost a loved one, I am not sure I would have been open to it if I had not been in the healthcare field. Seeing a psychiatrist comes with a stigma for a lot of people, and many do not know the benefit they gain from seeing one or attending a support group. Being a healthcare worker, I have seen how people benefit from a support group or

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