Grief: Getting a Grip on Organization

  "I just can't seem to get organized!" A familiar lament of a grieving person, this is ofen a clue that some extra help is needed during the aftermath of a life change.

A few ways to help a grieving person get a grip on organization include:

Listen with empathy and understanding.

Bolster the grieving person's self-confidence at every opportunity.

Don't rush person into detaching himself from the past.

Be patient.

Recognize that additional help may be needed. An experienced professional organizer with specialized knowledge of the grieving process can provide advice.

Getting a grip on organizing will take time and energy. It can also be a valuable source of new direction and meaning.

Has an organization project given you forward momentum during a period of intense change? We would like to hear about it.