GriefShare with The Mt. Elliott Cemeteries

• Explore the depth and duration of grief and why it is so intense.
• Common physical, mental, and spiritual struggles.
• Understand feelings of guilt and handling anger.
• Learn ways to manage daily tasks when exhausted.
• See the hope for the future. 

• Your grief is unique and influenced by your relationship with your loved one, the circumstances and other factors.
• What truly brings comfort versus unhealthy ways you might try to cope.
• Comfort and connection with God as a source of living water.
• Lean into faith and understand how to process emotions both intellectually and through your lived experiences.

• Intense sadness and feeling cut off from others are common responses to losing someone, not signs you’re “going crazy”.
• Grief experts and those with similar experiences share why loneliness hits so hard (video).
• Learn how to move from feeling stuck in despair to finding gentle encouragement and direction towards healing and resilience.

• Grief impacts mind, body, and spirit, making self-care crucial.
• Explore simple, practical steps to care for oneself during this difficult time.
• Find ways to connect with supportive people and allow for joy alongside pain.
• Learn what’s “normal” in grief and how self-care helps manage difficult emotions like loneliness, anger, or fear.
• How to see self-care as a strength, not a weakness, and a path to personal growth. 

• Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or terrified is a natural part of grief, not a sign you’re failing.
• Understand the fears and anxieties that are common at this time.
• Explore how to manage the overwhelming nature of grief and anxiety about daily living and the future, and how to find moments of peace amidst the turmoil.

• Anger is a natural reaction to loss and is not sinful in itself. 
• Understand the sources and expressions of one’s anger after a loss.
• Learn healthy coping strategies.
• Explore the importance of forgiveness and how to transform anger, with God’s help.

• “What if” thoughts are a very normal part of grief, but shouldn’t become an endless cycle.
• Learning to confront and reframe obsessive thoughts about things you could have done differently.
• Discover ways to move past guilt and regret, often involving self-compassion and understanding that you did your best.
• Understand God’s perspective on guilt, finding peace through prayer, and focusing on the positive impact your loved one had.
• How to focus on positive memories, find forgiveness, and use regret to move forward, not get stuck.

Grief & Your Household:

• How to deal with secondary losses.
• What to do with your loved one’s possessions.
• Helpful tips for parenting grieving children & teens.

Grief & Your Friendships:

• Other people can help you deal with changes.
• Having realistic expectations of others is important.
• How to talk to people who are uncomfortable with grief.

• Trusting God with questions is a step forward in faith.
• The benefits of asking God “What can I learn from this?”
• You can learn what happens after death in God’s Word.

• Being “stuck” in grief is not about time; it’s about not taking steps toward healing.
• Being stuck results from negative thought patterns.
• Bible reading & prayer defend against wrong thinking.

• Biblical hope is more than “wishful thinking.”
• How resilience helps you press on after loss.
• Resilience grows the more you ground yourself in God’s truth.

• “Legacy projects” that bless others & honor your loved one.
• Preserving memories & using lessons you’ve learned from your loved one.
• Pursuing interests or skills renews your sense of purpose.

• Recognizing the profound loss of a partner, best friend, and confidante.
• Guidance on dealing with loneliness, brain fog, managing your spouse’s possessions, and handling insensitive well-wishers.
• Addressing feelings of fear, anger, guilt, and regrets that often accompany spousal loss.
• Moving forward while honoring your loved one’s memory and rebuilding your life.

• Explore the depth and duration of grief and why it is so intense.
• Common physical, mental, and spiritual struggles.
• Understand feelings of guilt and handling anger.
• Learn ways to manage daily tasks when exhausted.
• See the hope for the future. 

• Your grief is unique and influenced by your relationship with your loved one, the circumstances and other factors.
• What truly brings comfort versus unhealthy ways you might try to cope.
• Comfort and connection with God as a source of living water.
• Lean into faith and understand how to process emotions both intellectually and through your lived experiences.