What To Do When Guides: Grief in Isolation
Struggling With GRIEF IN ISOLATION
“Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people. They might find themselves feeling numb and removed from daily life, unable to carry on with regular duties while saddled with their sense of loss. Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss.” Mayo Clinic
RISKS AND CONCERNS
Acute and persistent grief can have long-term negative effects on a person’s mental and physical health.
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Taking the first step is the hardest part. Reaching out for help is the first step to receiving services and support to help you or someone you know get on the road to recovery.
APPS + ONLINE RESOURCES
Simple, accessible tool to help set goals and get instant support.
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Grief in Common – Talk to people who are dealing with a similar experience in this online support group. GriefShare: Grief Recovery Support Groups – Seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. |
Family Caregiver Alliance – The Caregiver-online support group is an unmoderated group for families, partners, and other caregivers of adults with chronic health conditions Grief.com – Workshops and videos on coping with the 5 different stages of grief. |
What's Your Grief: Resource Page – Thoughtful and helpful articles, webinars, and tools for grieving in isolation. LGBT Community Support: Caregiving for our Families and Friends – Support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender caregivers of adults with chronic health problems to discuss the unique issues of caring for their loved ones. |
LOCAL / IN-PERSON PROVIDERS
Get connected with providers who can assist and make recommendations for appropriate interventions on a person-to-person basis.
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The Cove Center for Grieving Children – The Cove Center for Grieving Children’s mission is to “provide hope and healing for grieving children/teens and their families, and training for the professionals who work with them.” |
The Caring Connection – Get connected to services and supports with a licensed clinical social worker and see bi-weekly activities created for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Group – The Middlesex Health Systems provides an opportunity for bereaved person to come together for sharing and mutual support. The group meets monthly on the first and third Monday from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
HOTLINES & TALK LINES
Seeking immediate confidential support? 24/7 support to speak to a person trained in crisis services.
| Connecticut Children’s Pediatric COVID-19 Hotline – 1-833-226-2362 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – |
211 – Dial 211 on your phone to be connected to the United Way Behavioral Health Line |
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