The Journey through Grief The obvious losses we experience are Death of a loved one Divorce or breakup Job (by layoff or retirement) Independence (financial or personal) Safety (after violent crime/tragedy) Health (especially with terminal illness) Home (by foreclosure/fire/divorce, etc.)

Click above to see Carole's pamphlet on grief recovery

Other, not so obvious losses include loss of cherished goals or dreams, separation from loved ones and loss of status or stability. Each loss brings an injury to our entire system. It is NORMAL to experience:

• Sadness, depression, anger, guilt, relief
• Feelings of helplessness, fear, and emptiness
• Irritability, trouble concentrating, low energy
• Changes in appetite, sexual drive, and sleep

Recovery from loss moves back and forth through:

• Shock / Denial / Numbness
• Questioning/ Anger or Guilt/ Depression
• Acceptance/ Moving On to
• Healing!

If you have lost a loved one in death, you will find, with Carole, a safe, compassionate place in which to share your story, your pain, and develop approaches and techniques to assist in your healing. Carole facilitates grief recovery groups. Please call her at 208-344-4992.

Professional Organizations		American Mental Health Counselors Association Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association American Counseling Association Association of Professional Chaplains, Affiliate National Board for Certified Counselors