Bereavement Support at Ed's House
We would be honoured to come alongside you and support you in your grief journey. Please call us at: 1-855-473-8875 to discuss the best options for you. All services are offered at no cost.
Contact us to register for a Grief Group: Allison Greer: a.greer@commcare.ca or Phone Locally: 365-400-7580 or Toll Free: 1-855-473-8875.
If you live outside Northumberland County you can find support in your local community through thehealthline.ca or call 1-833-621-0728 (M-F 8:30-4:30)
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural response to a significant loss. There is no right way to grieve and no set timetable for grieving. It is not something to be simply fixed or to “get over”.
Grief can be:
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- Physical (crying, insomnia, weight change, tightness in the throat, hollowness in the stomach, weakness in the muscles)
- Psychosocial (poor concentration/brain fog, withdrawal)
- Emotional (sadness, anger, loneliness, guilt, blame, relief)
- Spiritual (questioning one’s beliefs)
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Acknowledging your pain and accepting the loss can take a long time. Be kind to yourself. Adjust to a new environment and begin to invest in the reality of a new life.