Asbestos

Grief

Adults and Grief

Adults experience and deal with grief in various and unique ways. Most go through the different stages of grief: shock, denial, anger, depression, and acceptance; though not necessarily in that order. Sometimes the grief is particularly hard because it was a very close loved one that died. There is also anticipatory grief that occurs in the lives of those with a terminal illness such as mesothelioma and their families and know that their time together is short. Various counseling and therapy groups are available for those who need help recovering from their loss or are preparing for it. Talking about the fears and other complicated emotions that surround grief are needed to ensure a healthy mourning period. This section will discuss further the stages of grief, the counseling options available, and other types of grief.