Good article below from What’s Your Grief .
Avoidance can be big issue in anything we do not wish to face. It is natural to avoid distasteful things in our life that bring back bad memories. Places, things, even scents can remind one of the past. We naturally tend to gravitate towards things of happy memory.
However, with grief, while initially helpful, one needs to eventually face the issue or the bereavement process will halt. One cannot keep avoiding a certain room, or a particular place. Many try to cope by avoiding by immersing themselves in work, or other things to silence the pain. However, avoiding the pain can cause bigger issues that prevent overall healing.
The article, “What is Avoidance Behavior? An Explainer” by Eleanor Haley takes a closer look at avoidance behaviors and how they can negatively affect. She states,
“When you are grieving, every person, place, or thing connected with your loss takes on the risk of reminding you of something painful. And in the early days of grief, reminders are everywhere. Not only are they all around you, but they’re inside, too, in your thoughts and memories. ”
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Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Grief Counseling