Sedona, Arizona

Meet Me at the Twilight Star - Grief Work Suggestions

Healing Grief after the Death of your Loved One

~ Seek Healing and Strength in Nature and Beauty ~

~ Educate Yourself and Use Support Resources ~

~ Nurture your Body, Mind, Soul and Spirit ~

~ Learn How to Care for Yourself ~

~ Attention~to~the~Physical Body ~

For calming your nervous system, balancing and getting grounded:

drink more water to flush out toxins from intense emotions
take vitamins/nutritional supplements
take more hot showers or baths
practice more deep breathing
engage in nature
do any form of exercise, dance or sports
get enough sleep
eat more raw fruits and vegetables and less processed foods
refrain from negative or toxic people, places, situations or environments
do stretching exercises daily ~ walk daily
try organic foods
let in the sunshine
use music to relax, inspire, invigorate
use music for relaxation and healing imagery
eat to keep insulin levels even and improve immune system
avoid abusing alcohol or drugs

Methods to balance the body's systems and increase energy:

~ Acupuncture ~ Acupressure ~ Massage ~ Chiropractic ~ Tai Chi ~ Reiki ~ Energy Work ~ NIA ~ Beginning or Restorative Yoga ~ Restorative Exercise ~ Myofascial Release Work ~

~ Attention~to~Your~Emotional~Mental~Social~and~Spiritual Needs ~

For releasing pent-up emotional energy that can lead to
physical exhaustion, discomfort or disease:

get the emotional support you need in many different ways
seek your connection to a nurturing Spiritual Source
allow yourself personal time and space to cry
express your feelings through writing or other creative arts
seek companionship with positive friends/social groups
try different bereavement or emotional support groups
try grief counseling
create patterns for structure and organization in your day
learn to meditate or spend more time in quiet
practice mindfulness
breathe more deeply
work with positive thinking and healing imagery
read books about healing your grief
use music for healing
seek humor
let out your frustration/anger/sadness in appropriate ways
give voice to your feelings through moaning, sighing, wailing, crying, chanting, singing
write in a journal
take constructive action to rectify incomplete situations or relationships
practice forgiveness for yourself and others
practice gratitude
give of yourself by volunteering
find constructive ways to reflect and connect to your deceased loved ones

Create a special place in your home to honor your passed loved ones
that brings you comfort and healthy remembrance.

~ Always~Remember~that... All~Emotions~need~Expression ~

~ Anger seeks Passion ~