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INTENSE FEELINGS OF SADNESS

are

a nearly universal reaction to the loss of

a special person. How we each deal with

our grief is a very personal matter, and it

comes with no hard-and-fast rules. Grief

has no timeline. If you have lost someone,

it may take months or even years to accept

what has happened. You may find that

your thoughts, emotions and behaviors

are not always under control. Feelings of

anger, guilt, despair and yearning may

rise to the surface unexpectedly. These

feelings can be painful, but they should be

respected as part of the grieving process.

In most cases, they will pass. It may help

to surround yourself with people you love.

The Beyond Loss Bereavement Ministry,

in partnership with the chaplain’s depart-

ment at Glendale Adventist Medical Cen-

ter, is here to support you. In addition to

several adult grief support groups each

week and ongoing trainings to develop an

expertise in facilitating the grief of others,

Beyond Loss is introducing a new Teen

Grief Support Group.

Teens who attend this group will find

creative and supportive ways of dealing

with loss. A new self-confidence and

resilience will be nurtured as they work

through their loss in an atmosphere of

physical and emotional safety, respect, ac-

ceptance and understanding. This group is

for teens ages 13 to 17 experiencing a loss.

Also new is the Therapeutic Yoga and

Grief Group, open to adults who may

be experiencing grief, chronic illness or

chronic body pain due to various injuries

or mild disabilities. This group is also

ideal for caregivers to use as a tool for

self-care. The practice of yoga creates a

deeply rejuvenating experience through

the postures that encourage the innate

intelligence of the body to restore balance

and well-being.

For further information about

the Beyond Loss Bereavement

Ministry, please call the chaplains

office at

(818) 409-8008

, or visit

AdventistHealth.org/Glendale

and look

for the link under the “Patients and Visi-

tors” tab.

Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

effectively, it is possible for the individual to return to

an optimal level of mental wellness and resume normal

activities.

To determine whether or not this program is right for

you, ask yourself the following questions:

● 

Are you stressed out?

● 

Are the high levels of stress affecting your mood or

causing you to feel anxious?

● 

Are the symptoms of depression and anxiety so in-

tense that you are no longer able to function at home, in

school or in the workplace?

● 

Has a member of your family or close work col-

league expressed concern about the level of stress you

exhibit?

● 

Have the symptoms persisted despite treatment with

an individual therapist and/or psychiatrist?

If you feel the above situation describes you,

call GAMC’s Behavioral Medicine services at

(818) 409-8347

.

HOW WE MANAGE

stressful situations can affect our

physical and mental well-being. If not addressed appro-

priately, stress may grow and become overwhelming,

leading to episodes of anxiety or depression that may

affect our ability to function at our best.

The number of people taking time off work due to

stress-driven episodes of depression and anxiety is on the

rise. Mental Health America states that 1 in 20 workers

will experience depression at any given time. Many find it

difficult to function properly at work or even attend work

altogether. Having the willpower to return to work is a

process that starts by getting the help you need.

“In the Return to Work program at Glendale Adventist

Medical Center, clients learn how to identify life stress-

ors affecting their success at work, school and in other

day-to-day activities,” says Scott Robertson, director,

behavioral medicine at GAMC. “They learn coping skills,

relaxation and stress reduction to decrease the intensity

of their stress levels.”

By teaching group members how to deal with stress

If you would like to learn more

about the Return to Work program

at GAMC, call (818) 409-8347.

Are you

stressed out?

The Return to Work program

helps people learn to cope with

stress, depression and anxiety

SUPPORT

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BEYOND LOS S

Here to

support you