Dealing With Grief

Dealing With Grief: A Conversation with Luis Orta

By: Ana Veciana-Suárez | Summer 2008

Dealing with Grief

Helpful Tips

For the grief-stricken:
  • Take time to heal; there are no rules or timelines.
  • Stay busy and be productive.
  • Cry when you have to.

For those who want to help:

  • Be there; that’s often enough.
  • Be willing to listen.
  • Be proactive. Don’t wait to be asked.

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Readers can find the Spanish text to this and other stories at AARP Segunda Juventud.

Losing a mate can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, and the grieving period that follows can be taxing for even the strongest among us. Luis Orta, a clinical psychologist based in Miami, has worked extensively with people who have suffered loss, be it of a loved one, a job, or a home due to a natural disaster.... Back to Article

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