Secondary Losses in Grief
LOSS OF LOVED ONE
Loss of Identity – Loss of Hopes & Dreams – Loss of Confidence – Loss of Faith – Loss of Financial Security – Loss of Support System – Loss of Income
* Secondary loss is as a result of suffering from a primary loss such as the death of your loved one or another traumatic loss you have experienced.
* Secondary loss is an accumulation of all the unexpected ways you suffer as a result of the death or loss in your life.
* Secondary loses are not any less difficult. They can unfold over time or become apparent in the immediate aftermath of the death or loss.
* Secondary losses require coping and adjustment to the unanticipated changes in your life created by the primary loss.
* Secondary losses are a normal part of grief. Acknowledging and identifying them can be the first step in grieving them.
About Lisa
I am a grief counselor, certified grief educator, certified professional life coach, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping you navigate through life and loss. My greatest joy is to help others, to have the honor to listen to your story, and to offer hope. I am truly grateful and it is my privilege to be on this journey with you.