I. What is Anticipatory Grief Anticipatory grief is an emotional response that occurs before an expected loss. II. Examples of Anticipatory Grief 1. Terminal Illness A person begins grieving long before their partner passes, mourning the loss of shared routines, future plans, and emotional connection while still providing care. 2. Cognitive Decline An adult child feels grief as a parent’s dementia progresses. They grieve fading conversations, recognition, and personality eve