Wellness Council addresses grief, the grieving process

The Wellness Council met on Thursday, Nov. 14th in the Colorado County Courthouse with a focus on Grief and the Grieving Process.

We had a very informative and thought-provoking presentation from Dr. Vernon Johnson, Psychiatrist with Amen Clinic/ Dallas and Community Relations Director Lisa Marie Shaughnessy.

Dr. Johnson explained how grief can be experienced during more than just the loss of a friend or loved one. We may also experience grief because of a divorce, loss of a job, natural disaster or catastrophic events like losing a home in a fire or even retiring.