TEAR Grief Model

It’s based on the Four Tasks of Mourning by J.W. Worden, a renowned psychologist and grief counselor.

That will depend on the patient. Some people are able to accomplish them faster than others, while others take longer. Working through grief has no fixed timeline, so give your patient the time and space to digest whatever discussions you’ve had and go about each task.

Grief counselors, therapists, and pretty much anyone who deals with patients who are grieving and experiencing loss.