Dealing with a tragic loss is an incredibly difficult and deeply personal experience. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to grieving, here are some generally healthy ways to cope with the loss:
1. Allow yourself to grieve
It’s important to acknowledge and express your emotions. Give yourself permission to cry, feel angry, or experience any other emotions that arise. Suppressing your feelings can prolong the healing process.
2. Seek support
Surround yourself with supportive friends, family members, or a support group. Talking about your feelings with others who have gone through similar experiences can provide comfort and a sense of understanding.
Existing Trail Maintenance (per linear yard)
Have Three Psilos, Inc. maintain your walking trail or path on the Lake Wales Ridge.
3. Take care of your physical health
Grief can take a toll on your physical well-being. Make sure to eat nutritious meals, engage in regular exercise, and get enough sleep. Physical activity can help alleviate stress and release endorphins, which can improve your mood.
4. Practice self-care
Engage in activities that bring you comfort and solace. This might include taking walks in nature, practicing meditation or deep breathing exercises, writing in a journal, or engaging in hobbies you enjoy. Self-care allows you to focus on your well-being and provides a healthy distraction from grief.
5. Seek professional help if needed
If you find it difficult to cope with your loss or experience prolonged and intense grief, consider reaching out to a mental health professional. They can provide guidance, support, and techniques to help you navigate the grieving process.
Site Ecology Report (for sites up to 40 acres)
Three Psilos, Inc. Site Ecology Reports set the standard for ecological surveys in Central Florida’s xeric uplands.
This Site Ecology Report documents your site’s ecological make-up. You will receive a publication-quality, PDF package including your site’s official ecology report, and access to all Three Psilos, Inc. services for one year.
6. Be patient with yourself
Healing takes time, and everyone’s grief journey is different. Avoid putting pressure on yourself to “get over” the loss quickly. Allow yourself to grieve at your own pace and be patient with the healing process.
7. Honor the memory of your loved one
Find ways to honor and remember the person you have lost. This might involve engaging in activities or causes they were passionate about, planting a tree, sharing stories and memories with others, or visiting a memorial garden.
Install Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) at Your Site
Have a Florida ecologist germinate, hand-rear, and install an endangered Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) at your site.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Allow yourself to go through the process in a way that feels authentic and healing to you.
Remove Ad Hoc Memorial from Public Land
Removal of an ad hoc memorial on a roadway easement in Polk or Highlands County Florida.