From Grief To Growthfinding meaning after a TBI
Dr. Nancy ReevesIsland Loss Clinic, Victoria B.C.
Styles of Grief
Intuitive
Instrumental
Some Implications
• Personal• Relationships with
others• Financial• Change in Roles• Change in Status• Dreams and
Expectations
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Healing
Cure
Energy Management Model
Tools for Anxiety and Stress Reduction
Holistic - body, emotions, mind, spirit Visualizations (for pain and relaxation) Writing your journey Thought-stopping
Deal with Expensive Emotions Anger becomes bitterness,
hate, or vengeance Sadness becomes despair or
depression Longing for healing
becomes envy & jealousy Healthy guilt becomes
unhealthy guilt
Working Through GuiltReeves’ 3 step model
1. Listen to what the guilt is “saying” 2. Education or re-education 3. Reconciliation
Finding Life Meaning
Develop symbols of healing, growth, new identity
Ann’s old symbols
Ann’s new symbol
Finding Life Meaning
Find affirmations that will comfort and guide
