The Physical Cost of Grief

Following our worship service, Dr. Tom Pusateri shared on the physical cost of grief in a brief presentation and discussion. 

Grief profoundly impacts both our physical bodies and spiritual lives, triggering complex physiological responses and affecting our thought patterns. The body releases stress hormones like cortisol, leading to various physical symptoms including sleep disruption and mental exhaustion. Supporting those in grief requires intentional presence, active listening, and creating safe spaces for emotional expression. Faith provides essential elements for processing grief, including community support, permission to lament, and the hope found in God's eternal perspective.