The Tasks of Mourning framework helps people understand grief and move forward. The process isn’t linear, and you may move between tasks as you grieve.
Work towards accepting the loss both intellectually and emotionally by recognizing the reality that your loved one has passed and will not return. It’s normal to grieve for your loved one and for your role as a caregiver.
Allow yourself to experience the emotions of grief, such as sadness, anger, guilt, and anxiety, rather than avoiding or suppressing them. Seek support from friends, family, or professional counselors to help navigate these intense emotions. Journaling can also help.
Adapt to changes in daily life, roles, and routines after the loss by making adjustments. This includes internal adjustments to your sense of identity, external adjustments to your responsibilities, and spiritual adjustments to your beliefs and values.
Honor your loved one’s memory in a meaningful way as you continue to move forward in life. This means balancing past memories with new experiences – like keeping beloved holiday traditions alive while creating new ones of your own.
