“Griefcations” are gaining in popularity. The overall idea is to go on vacation to help you handle your grief.
"Griefcations" aren't about getting over your grief.
Grief isn’t something that goes away in a week, a month, a year or even 5 years. It changes you. Through all the ups and downs of grief it’s also exploring how to honor your current feelings and connect with your life today. And that's where are grief can be beneficial. It can also give you a much needed change of scenery even if it's just for a weekend or a couple of days.
Here are 3 Griefcations Options to explore.
Grief Cruises
There are starting to be specific cruises you can take while you’re grieving. These cruises usually have grief counselors on hand for either group or individual sessions. Being on the water itself can be very healing as part of your process.
Grief Retreats
Grief Retreats are happening all over the world, you can find a retreat close by or far away. Look for retreats that have grief counselors on staff. Several retreats cater to a specific loss. So if you want to be with others who have lost a spouse or child for example add that criteria to your search results.
Creating your own “griefcation”
Any vacation after a loss could be considered a “griefcation”. Changing your routine even for a day or two close to home can be beneficial while you are grieving. It helps bring you into the present moment, because doing something new always requires more of your focus.
It doesn’t mean you won’t be sad, heck you might even cry as soon as you check into your room. But you are giving yourself permission to be whatever that is for you right now.