In helping, sometimes we miss the mark and really do not understand the human condition very well. In fact, sometimes, the grief can go on for extended periods and is really never resolved. It just continues. Of course, we can learn to cope with life and we go on. Unfortunately, some in the health industry want us to treat loss the same way we treat a cold.
Human processes are never that simple.
Part II - Entry 8.1 Describe the grief process and events that happened to you or someone you know. Be specific about how this process affected those involved. If possible use as much of the ABC-X model as you can in your description. The grief process, it seems, is not a simple one. The following are several factors that have the power to contribute to the intensity felt during that process.