Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief can be difficult to understand because we may judge our experiences as being unwarranted since there is no physical loss at the moment. In these videos, I explore the the different factors that contribute to experiencing anticipatory grief and its impact.
Anticipatory grief
Often, when we think of loss, we tend to associate it with the physical death of someone. However, loss comes in many different shapes and forms. It’s possible to grieve the loss of someone while they are still physically alive.
Grieving the loss of someone you took care of
When our loved ones that we’ve been caring for pass away, there are so many emotions that can come up: sadness, relief, disappointment, peace, guilt, and many more. his can also lead to you losing your sense of purpose and identity. And you may be faced with the hard question: ‘Who am I outside of my role as a caregiver?’
Grieving someone while they're alive
In this video, Hayley shares her experience with her grandmother and how secondary losses can affect us. With illnesses like Dementia, we know that people experience different kinds of losses. We grieve the person they once were. We grieve the things they once enjoyed and were able to do on their own.