Research has highlighted that loss plays a vital part in causing Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) but it can also lead to greater life endurance and personal resilience, Post Traumatic Growth (PTG).
Emotional difficulty from divorce or death can trigger stress responses & physical challenges such as depression, anxiety, immune disorders & heart disease, however recent evidence is leading the way towards adversity being a major player in strengthening personal resilience, more congruent life choices & trying out new experiences. Relationships can strengthen or detach & quality time with loved ones has been found to move up the list of personal values & priorities.
The key here is to feel safe & supported through any loss experience by friends and family & additionally there are many emotional release therapies with stress reduction being a priority once released and kept to a minimum.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner & Life Coach, the techniques I use to release emotional blocks can be learnt about here …https://lorna-roberts.co.uk/hypnotherapy-nlp/