Grief Support

What Are the 5 Stages of Grief? Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—these are words many people immediately connect with grief. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve heard them before or even wondered where you fit within them. These stages were introduced by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, which helped give language […]

My deepest condolences to you. My heart and thoughts are with you as you may be navigating the loss of someone you love. Grief is instinctual. It’s guttural. And it’s deeply human. When someone we love dies, the loss can shake the ground beneath us. Life suddenly feels unfamiliar. Things that once felt normal can feel strange or overwhelming. In […]

Family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system, providing love, support, and hands-on care to those who need it most. But behind the scenes, many caregivers are quietly struggling with their own health, especially their mental well-being. According to a recent report by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), the number of Americans providing care has […]

Getting Acquainted with Your Grief  You’re likely reading this because you’ve lost someone you love. My deepest condolences to you. Grief isn’t a stranger to any of us. From the moment we’re born, loss visits us again and again through the transitions of life. As Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt — a well-known grief counselor — once said: “Grief waits on […]

If you’ve found yourself here reading this, you’re probably searching for ways to help someone you love who is grieving. When someone you care about is grieving, it’s completely normal to be at a loss for words. We’ve carefully created a list of phrases to avoid — and phrases to use instead — when offering comfort to someone who is […]

In this article: Grief is a deeply personal and often misunderstood experience. When we lose a loved one, we’re not just mourning their absence; we’re also navigating a world that often doesn’t know how to talk about loss. Along the way, we encounter well-meaning advice, cultural expectations, and internalized beliefs that can make the journey even harder. Many of these […]

In this article: Tillery Compassionate Care of Albemarle offers many resources for those experiencing grief. This includes grief counseling for children. While we have regular meetings for women and another for individuals who have lost a spouse, Tillery Compassionate Care also realizes local youth need assistance as well while grieving.  We Serve As a Primary Source of Grief Counseling for […]

1. Everyone Experiences Grief in Their Own Way There is no wrong way to work through the grieving process and there is no time limit.  We often worry about whether or not someone is coping well, wondering why they are not crying…or crying too much. There may also be concern that the grief is lasting too long or the bereaved […]