{"id":9786,"date":"2018-08-31T14:05:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T14:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/?p=9786"},"modified":"2020-08-20T20:04:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T20:04:46","slug":"knowing-when-professional-grief-counseling-is-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/blog\/knowing-when-professional-grief-counseling-is-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowing When Professional Grief Counseling is Necessary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Grief is a normal reaction to a loss. When someone dies, we all experience it. Working through the grieving process in a healthy way is essential. While feeling \u201cout of sorts\u201d is normal and often temporary, there are some signs that indicate professional grief counseling might be necessary. Here are some indicators to remain aware of. <\/p>\n<h2>Physical Symptoms of Grief<\/h2>\n<p>The body responds to grief in different ways. Some people have a difficult time sleeping or experience headaches. Muscle aches or fatigue are also common. Others might notice a change in appetite, stomach aches or forgetfulness. If these symptoms are short-lived or easily manageable with natural and over-the-counter remedies, it\u2019s okay to simply let them pass. However, if they are persistent or include more serious complaints such as tightness in the chest or shortness of breath, scheduling a professional evaluation is a smart decision. <\/p>\n<h2>Feeling Unproductive<\/h2>\n<p>After the loss of a loved one, you might find yourself not wanting to get out of bed or feeling unmotivated to head to work. While it is healthy to give yourself time to recover, if grief is interfering with your ability to live a productive, normal life, seek counseling.  Some options during this time include taking advantage of your employer\u2019s mental health care benefits, using flex time to give yourself some freedom from work-related duties or re-focusing on something you enjoy. A volunteer activity or hobby can help make you feel needed again. <\/p>\n<h2>Anger and Hostility<\/h2>\n<p>Anger is another natural part of grieving. However, when it is uncontrollable, the results are often dangerous. If your grief is causing you to lash out at others, feel physically violent or try to hurt yourself, get help. A grief counselor can assess the concerns and help you develop a plan to get through this difficult time. In some extreme cases, it may be worthwhile to also separate yourself from others for a short period of time. However, it is important to not become isolated as this can lead to further feelings of depression, anxiety and hostility. <\/p>\n<h2>Finding a Path Forward<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, recognize the importance of making changes and moving on. It is sometimes difficult to do this too soon. However, if you are keeping your loved one\u2019s room perfectly intact or resisting talking about them at all for an extended period of time, it might be time to get some help. If your loved one was in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/hospice\/\">hospice care<\/a>, bereavement counseling is available to you after they pass. A mental health counselor or group therapy might also guide you toward the tools you need to move forward in a healthy way. <\/p>\n<p>Grief is complex. We all deal with it in our own way. While it is okay to work through this process alone, help from a qualified mental health professional is often beneficial. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/\">Salus Homecare Orange County<\/a> hospice services include compassionate, professional bereavement counseling to support you after your loved one passes.  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Debbie is a registered nurse who has spent her career in home based care including patient care, leadership, hospice consulting and executive roles. Since 2013, she has served on the Board of Directors for the California Hospice &amp; Palliative Care Organization (CHAPCA). Currently, Debbie serves as the co-chair for public policy and regulations with CHAPCA, advocating for policies that benefit hospice care patients and hospice care agencies. Under her direction and leadership, Debbie co-founded Salus Hospice in 2015 and leads the organization through continued Medicare licensure and Joint Commission Accreditation, actively working to maintain their high standards for patient care and excellence. In speaking about the value of hospice care and the hospice journey, Debbie states, \"Hospice is not about giving up hope, rather it\u2019s about redefining hope and living the best life possible for as long as you are able. At Salus Hospice we believe that life's final journey is deeply enriched by quality moments with loved ones and hospice professionals alongside.\" Debbie lives in Newport Beach with her husband and enjoys spending time with their family, dog Bailey, church friends and community. Debbie was inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 2019 and is enjoying the new friendships and service opportunities this has provided her with.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debbie-robson-b144a0a6\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9786","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9786"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10083,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9786\/revisions\/10083"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.salushomecare.com\/orange-county\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}