Hi Jeanette
I do some work at my local hospice this is their view of grief;
If you think you are going insane
That's normal
If all you can do is cry
That's normal
If you have trouble with the most minor decisions
That's normal
If you can't touch your food or have no appetite
That's normal
If you have feelings of rage, denial and depression
That's normal
If you find yourself enjoying a funny moment and immediately feel guilty
That's normal
If your friends dwindle away and you feel like you have the plague
That's normal
If your blood boils when someone tells you 'it was Gods will'
That's normal
If you can't talk about it but you smash dishes, tear up old papers or kick
the bin
That's normal
If you can share your feelings with an understanding listener
That's a beginning
If you can get a glimmer of your loved ones life rather than his or her
death
That's wonderful
If you can remember your loved ones smile
That's healing
If you can find your mirrors have become windows and you are able to reach
out to others
That's growing
It's surprising how many bereaved people find the above useful - only the
ones really 'stuck' in their grief or have experienced a traumatic death
which then prevents functioning are deemed as needing medical help. Their
view is it is a normal part of life and should not be medicalised.
Best...
Karen
Karen Coomer
Occupational Health Specialist
KC Business Health Ltd
Tel: 01904 440323
Mobile: 07748 595028
Web: www.kcbusinesshealth.co.uk
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] bereavement
Hi all
I have recently been asked to sit on a forum to devise an action plan
to introduce a HSC bereavement strategy into a large healthcare Trust.
My remit will be staff support following bereavement whether of a
personal nature or following a traumatic incident at work. We currently
offer staff support through Occupational Health as well as referral to
a counselling service which is contracted in (if we deem it neccesary),
and we can provide information on outside support agencies. We have an
inhouse suicide project officer who can arrange counselling on an
individual basis and specialist suport in this field. Obviously our
role also involves looking at the impact on work and any
recommendations re this.
I am looking at any areas of best practice and would be grateful for
any information anyone can share.
Regards
Jeanette Armour OHNP
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