Bereavement Explained

“Some survivors try to think their way through grief.  This doesn’t work.  We cannot heal by the use of our minds alone.  It is our hearts that ache when a loved one dies.  It is our emotions that are most drastically affected.  Certainly the mind suffers, the mind recalls, the mind may plot and plan and wish, but it is the heart that will blaze the trail through the thicket of grief.”  --Carol Staudacher

The death of a loved one and the grief that follows, are likely be the most profound emotional experiences you will ever face.  When a hardship is suffered, recovery and healing are critical.  Grief is the way to healing after a loss.  With grief, the way back is the way through.  Recognizing that this can be difficult, the bereavement staff at Hospice of Holland is ready to provide support as you walk this journey.

The staff at Hospice is professionally trained to connect with and help those who have experienced a loss.  If you are dealing with sadness, guilt, yearning, anger, confusion, fear or any other grief-related responses, you are likely to find solace and guidance from the bereavement counselors at Hospice of Holland.  Every loss has its own unique circumstances and every grieving person is equipped with different skills with which to cope.  After 25 years of counseling the bereaved, our staff  is prepared to connect with you wherever you are in your grieving process.