Christian Grief Counseling Techniques For Helping The Bereaved To Move On After Significant Loss

By Catherine Edwards


The grieving process does not end, simply because you have attended the memorial service of a loved one. Some people remain in mourning mode for weeks, months or years and the task of moving on past the loss may seem insurmountable. While this may be the case, there are Christian grief counseling techniques that can keep your mindset hopeful, even as you go through this challenging period.

Moving on past significant death will not happen overnight. Take the time to absorb what happened, move past denial and just mourn for your family member or friend. The grieving process is unique to every person and you should not hesitate to mourn in your own way. Take weeks or months if need be and do not compare your adjustment period to that of other individuals.

Those that suffer major loss may feel as though they need to hide from the world until they regain their strength. However, it is advantageous to connect with people even as you mourn. Locking yourself up after the memorial service would be detrimental to your mental health. Reach out to people who knew the deceased and are also grieving or even connect with people who hardly knew the deceased but know you well enough.

The news that a loved one just died impacts each person in a very unique way. There is hence no wrong or right way of socializing when grieving. If this makes you feel better, you can talk about the deceased relative with your friends. You may also find it best not to talk about the issue and simply enjoy the company of other people.

Leaning on the Christian faith would also come in handy at this point. It pays to depend on the kind of healing that can only come from above. You will find solace in the teachings of Christ and the biblical convictions of death. This will play a major role in enabling you to deal with the emotions that are likely to be crashing you inside.

Christians believe that there is life after death. You will find solace in knowing that your loved one is not just buried in the ground, but he or she ascended to heaven to live with the creator. Heaven is without debate a better place than earth and this means that the deceased friend or relative is dancing with the angles and watching over you.

If you are grieving, it would be a good idea for you to talk to your pastor. He or she could provide an insight on how to move forward even after suffering significant loss. You could also decide to see a Christian therapist who could share a biblical perspective of grieving and moving past periods of mourning.

The bereaved must take a day at a time. Adjusting to daily life can be challenging, though you can hold on to the promise of time being a healer. While you may at first push yourself out of bed and possibly feel like collapsing when you see the gate to your workplace, grief naturally eases with time.




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