"One of my favorite grief theories, the Dual Process Model, says that a griever will oscillate between confronting their loss and avoiding the loss. Under this model, seeking respite from grief is a healthy part of coping. This makes sense, right? Sometimes a person needs a little time to feel normal or to engage in activities that give them a boost of positive emotion. This being the case, it may be helpful to offer or encourage distraction; with the caveat that you should never push a person to minimize, move on, or forget their loss and with the understanding that their grief could overcome them at any moment (especially in the early days) and that's okay."
From Six Practical Ways You Can Help Someone Who is Grieving:
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