Managing grief: Supporting clients through the healing process

Grief is a deeply complex and individualized response to loss that can significantly impact an individual's occupational engagement and overall well-being. As occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs), it is crucial to understand how to manage and support clients who are navigating grief-related challenges. Practitioners can use strategies and approaches to help clients cope with grief during therapy sessions. By creating a therapeutic environment that fosters growth, utilizing occupation-centered interventions, promoting self-care adaptation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals and community resources, OTPs can play a vital role in facilitating the healing process for clients.