Whitney Houston’s death shocked everyone around the world. She will be truly missed!
Now Whitney’s family, friends, and fans must learn how to cope with her loss.
Coping with grief and Loss
According to Authors Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. from Helpguide.com, losing someone or something you love is very painful. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never let up. While these feelings can be frightening and overwhelming, they are normal reactions to loss. Accepting them as part of the grieving process and allowing yourself to feel what you feel is necessary for healing.
Enjoy reading the entire article http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm
If you are grieving contact a bereavement support group in the Detroit area:
- Bereavement Support Group: 11am - 12:30pm, Mondays and 6pm - 7:30pm every third Thursday of the month at the Brown Family Center, 678 E. Huron River Drive, Belleville, MI. Contact Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator at 734-697-5090.
- Bereavement Support Groups: Self-help groups for people going through the bereavement/grieving process. Hospices typically have groups; visit the Michigan Hospice & Palliative Care Organization at www.mihospice.org/find.vml to find a hospice near you.
- Bereavement (Compassionate Friends- Livonia): Support group for families who have lost a child. Visit www.tcflivonia.org/for up-to-date information about chapter events and meetings. For more information about Compassionate Friends, visit www.compassionatefriends.org.
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