How someone responds and adjusts to a loss is variable and idiosyncratic. There are many factors that impact reactions to loss. Think about your own losses-some you were most likely able to acknowledge, mourn and incorporate into your life and "move on" with much more ease than others. What made the difference?
The relationship you had with what was lost and the meaning it held for you, the nature of the loss-sudden and unexpected, the quality of your own life at the time of the loss, your previous loss history-all this and more has an effect on your response.
There are three levels of "risk" associated with loss-low, moderate and high.
These risk levels will be addressed in more detail in upcoming entries-stay tuned.
