Grief is a deep sadness that a person experiences when he or she losses a family member, friend or relative. Coping with the loss of a family member or friend is a challenging process. Even though losing someone is a natural part of life, it is important for the person to know how to overcome the periods of sadness or depression that may occur.

Grief occurs in various stages. During the first stage the person expresses denial and feels isolated. The person denies the loss of the family member or friend as a reality.

The second stage is anger. Anger is directed at the death of the dying or deceased loved one. The person can also go through a bargaining and thinks about ways in which they could have changed the situation and even try to make a deal with God.

The fourth stage is depression. The person experiences sadness and feels regret.

The fifth stage is acceptance. The person is calm during this period and accepts the loss.

We have trained counselors who can help you manage grief. We can use the bible to guide you to help you cope with the grief. The word of God says that “He will wipe every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4) and “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). God does not want “your heart to be troubled” (John 14:1).

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are experiencing any of these symptoms that will necessitate professional treatment. You are not alone in this struggle. We are here to walk with you to help relieve you from any emotional pain. Please call us at 732-770-4331 to start working on relieving you from this emotional pain.