LightHouse for New Hope      

 The Light in Children and Family's Storms

LightHouse for New Hope
P.O. Box 851030
Mesquite, TX 75185

ph: 972-226-3110
fax: 972-226-0764

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  • Grief InformationClick to open the Grief Information menu
    • *Defining Grief
    • Grief Journey
    • *Children's Grief Reactions
    • *Adult Grief Reactions
    • *Expectations In Grief
    • *Approaches to Supporting Grieving Children
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Adult Grief Reactions

  • Physical

  • Appetite change
  • Crying
  • Insomnia
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Digestion problems
  • Sighing
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Change in sexual desire
  • Trembling
  • Lower immunity
  • Tightness in Throat
  • Headache
  • Menstrual difficulties
  • Change in Activity level
  • Over sensitivity to noise
  • Dreams
  • Avoiding reminders of deceased
  • Grind teeth
  • Panic attacks

Behaviors

  • Disorganized
  • Forgetful
  • Apathetic
  • Disoriented
  • Unable to concentrate
  • Daydreaming
  • Preoccupied with deceased
  • Sense the deceased in near
  • Perform rituals Wearing deceased’s belongings
  • Seek forgiveness
  • Social withdrawal
  • A sense of watching the world go by
  • Concern about own health

Emotions

  • Shock & Disbelief
  • Numbness
  • Anxious or Restless
  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations
  • Frustrated
  • Sad
  • Despair
  • Guilt or Shame
  • Relieved
  • Abandoned or Lonely
  • Hopeless
  • Depressed
  • Failure
  • Yearning
  • Anguish
  • Hurt
  • Fears
  • Anger
  • Worthless or Inadequate

 

 

 

Spiritually

  • Unable to Pray
  • Feel close to God
  • Feel distant from God
  • Unable to attend religious activities
  • Enter into a relationship with God
  • Reject God

 

 

 

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LightHouse for New Hope
P.O. Box 851030
Mesquite, TX 75185

ph: 972-226-3110
fax: 972-226-0764