Many positive life transitions result from purposeful and thorough planning, some at our own request. Relocations, for example, may result from hard work and subsequent promotion. Moving may then be a confusing combination of celebrating success while feeling sadness for friendships or a favorite home left behind. Still, transitions in which we have some choice or control are often a little easier to manage than those that come unbidden, or as if “out of nowhere”.
Unfortunately, many life transitions are not only unplanned, but emotionally traumatic, and resulting in secondary losses over a period of time. These secondary losses compound our grief, and may also have negative financial consequences.
Losing your health, job, or marriage (through divorce or a death) can result in a prolonged period of grief, and at those times you do not have to try to go it alone. It is indeed wise to get help in order to most successfully move through the transition process, and rebuild and renew your life.
While grieving, you can be vulnerable to making unwise decisions with costly consequences; there is no reason to riisk your assets and emotional well being when The Springboard Group is devoted entirely to helping people through difficult life transitions such as yours.
According to most experts, successfully coping with this type of loss involves going through seven different stages of grief. (Source: Recover-From-Grief.com, 2008)
These stages of grief include…
- Shock and Denial: Characterized by the feeling of a numb disbelief or denial that the loss has even occurred; it is possible for this stage to last several weeks
- Pain and Guilt: May be characterized by feeling as if you didn't do enough to prevent the loss; a very painful, yet necessary, stage
- Anger and Bargaining: May involve lashing out at others in anger or trying to make deals to change the outcome, such as "I will go to church every day if you bring him back"
- Depression and Reflection: Characterized by feelings of sadness and reflecting on the things you used to do with the person that was lost or the job that was lost
- The Turning Point: Characterized by starting to calm down and get more organized
- Problem Solving: Characterized by seeking out realistic solutions to the problems you are facing due to the loss
- Acceptance: Characterized by accepting the loss, though that does not necessarily equate to happiness
Going through these stages of grief can be a long and painful process. In addition, it is important to note that everyone moves through this grieving process at his or her own pace. Therefore, you should never compare yourself to others who are in the grieving process.
At Springboard, we know that most people share a similar path in passing through these stages of grief; the initial period of responding to the loss, then the subsequent period of restoring life, and finally renewal.
Our programs have been developed to work with you along this natural path of healing. Everyone is unique, and will integrate a loss in different ways and at different rates. If you need help coping with life transitions such as loss, you can count on The Springboard Group.
The Springboard Group specializes in helping people meet life transitions in a positive way. Become a Member, and receive a year of support and guidance with our member’s program, Transition Points™ in the convenience of your home. Are you interested in learning more about Springboard’s programs or services? Simply fill out our online contact form today.
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