Grief

Counseling Center

Grief

Grief is a normal response to loss. When a loved one dies, when a relationship ends, when we have a major disappointment, we feel grief. In most cases, this feeling lessens with time, and the pain goes away.

Students who are grieving are in a difficult situation. They may need to stop, feel their grief, and have time to recuperate before they resume their daily responsibilities. However, the semester doesn’t allow them to do so: their coursework requires them to keep going to classes, taking tests, and doing homework.

A grieving student may find it helpful to get support from a counselor during times of grief. Students may also need help making decisions about school when grief is interfering with their ability do their work.

Help at SIUC

Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Room 253, 453-5371

Help in the Carbondale Community

SIU Campus Ministers association- call to find a minister in your faith tradition

Links to Additional Resources

Griefnet, an organization which provides on-line resources and e-mail support groups
Information about grief from Campusblues, which is oriented to college students

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