Over the past few years, the TCC region has experienced a tremendous amount of loss. The holiday season can be particularly difficult for those who will be experiencing the holidays for the first time without a member of their family. The absence of a loved one means that normal routines have ended or are never repeated the same way. The routines that used to be fun may now feel empty or sad. The routine with your loved one is no longer there and you will need to make adjustments in your life.
It’s important to acknowledge that the holidays will not be the same as it has in years past. It’s still important to make a conscious decision to celebrate – even in small ways. Plan ahead and make a commitment to celebrate.
This form is a tool is assisting you and your family in figuring out where everyone is this year emotionally, and how you can respect your grief process during the Holidays.
For more resources on grief and grieving during the holidays, contact Behavioral Health at (907) 459-3800, or toll free at 1(800)-478-7822. Press 2 for After Hours care.
You can download the below checklist and share with your family in order to help everyone understand where your family is in your individual and collective process of grieving your lost loved one.