Grief Experiences

Grief experiences are invoked from life events which involve losses of some nature; wherein each individual reacts differently to an experience. The ability of an individual to integrate the loss and emerge resilient then depends on a confluence of variables like: the nature of loss, developmental stage, psychological and physiological make up, gender expectations, cultural and religious beliefs and the societal support extended. Given the multitude of complexities involved, it becomes pivotal for the counsellors to engage in creating a safe environment, which aids them to tailor make strategies according to individual situation. To demonstrate my ability as a student counsellor in creating such a safe space for a fellow student who presents