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  • Essay / Transition Journey Essay - 1558

    The four tasks are: “the need to grieve, find support, deal with practical issues, and accept that a loss has occurred (Hall, 2008, p. 200). ). The first task in grieving is simply accepting that a loss or change has occurred (Hall, 2008). This sounds simple enough, but it is complex and can be mixed with anger, denial, numbness, and shock (Hall, 2008). These types of feelings are normal and when a person allows themselves to grieve, they may for a time feel depressed, lonely, have trouble sleeping, etc. (Hall, 2008). The next task in finding support is often provided by family, but can also be provided by friends and community (Hall, 2008). When families have support, the first and third tasks are easier to accomplish (Hall, 2008). Without support, families take longer than usual to heal because they may feel isolated (Hall,