In some cases, grief and loss is not acute nor even directly correlated to a observed loss. Sometimes loss is more abstract. Sometimes loss is beyond losing something tangible but is a loss of “what if” or “should have”. Sometimes loss is something never possessed or greatly desired but never found. In these cases, a nonfinite grief exists. This grief is not something to ignore but something that needs attention within one’s life. One may take upon reflection, respect the emotions and move forward to prevent this type of grief to anchor one into the abyss of existential crisis.

Human happiness is a very complex reality and when one chases things that cannot give perfect happiness then one can find themselves wandering in the desert of life yearning over things not worth. It is important to see if one’s nonfinite grief is focused on true things of value and make the changes or accept the necessary realities to find happiness.

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification 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.