Grief is a natural response to loss and includes emotional, physical, and mental symptoms such as sadness, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and trouble focusing. While grief is universal, each person’s experience and timeline vary widely.

Grief may last longer or present differently in women due to relational dynamics and caregiving roles. Complicated grief may require more focused interventions.

Symptoms of grief may include:

• Intense sadness

• Hopelessness

• Detachment

• Physical exhaustion

Grief counseling supports individuals through talk therapy and holistic modalities like:

• Narrative therapy

• Group therapy

• Journaling and mindfulness