The Impact of COVID-19 On The Grieving Process

COVID-19 has taken so much from us: loss of life, loss of normalcy, loss of being able to physically show up for each other, loss of being able to plan for the future. For those grieving during this pandemic, it has added an unbearable amount of weight on top of an already heavy situation. People grieving during COVID-19 cannot gather for a funeral, cannot honor their loved one in large celebrations of life, telling story after story. Grief itself is a lonely path to walk along and with social distancing a requirement, the walk is even more isolating. During this presentation, we will discuss various losses created by COVID-19, learn grief theories, and continue to do necessary self-care while doing grief work.