Dealing With Grief During the Holidays

KEY POINTS

• At least 35 percent of individuals don’t look forward to the holidays because of the loss of a loved one.
• Grief is complicated and unpredictable. It’s important to give yourself time to grieve and heal from the loss of a loved one.
• During the grieving process, it’s important not to isolate yourself but rather to make an effort to surround yourself with others.

The holidays are often a time for celebration, but when grieving the loss of a loved one, those emotions can…