Type of grief | Characteristics | Usual symptoms | Healthy? |
|---|---|---|---|
The intuitive type | expresses feelings | expresses feelings through tears, physical symptoms, and creative expression | Yes |
The instrumental type | suppresses feelings | Focuses on practical measures such as organizing funerals or supporting other bereaved individuals | Neutral |
The dissonant type | suppresses feelings | may be in a state of inner conflict, which can lead to unhealthy processing of grief | No |
The avoidant type | suppresses feelings | Often avoids dealing with grief directly and may instead immerse themselves in activities or work to distract themselves | No |