Grief & Loss Therapy

Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. While most people associate grief with the death of a loved one, grief can also occur with other types of losses, such as the end of a relationship, loss of health, or losing a job.

Grief is a highly individual experience. There's no "right" way to grieve, and no timetable for how long it should take. The grieving process is influenced by many factors, including your personality, coping style, life experience, faith, and the nature of the loss.

Grief doesn't follow a linear path or predictable timeline. It's more like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, twists and turns. Some days you may feel relatively okay, while other days the pain may feel overwhelming.

Common experiences during grief include:

• • Shock and disbelief, especially in the early days
• • Intense sadness and crying
• • Anger, guilt, or regret
• • Anxiety and fear about the future
• • Physical symptoms like fatigue, changes in appetite, or sleep problems
• • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

While grief is a normal response to loss, there are times when professional help can be beneficial:

• • Feeling stuck in intense grief for an extended period
• • Difficulty functioning in daily life
• • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
• • Using substances to cope with grief
• • Feeling completely alone or isolated
• • Difficulty maintaining relationships
• • Physical symptoms that don't improve

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional support can help you navigate the grieving process more effectively.

We help you develop healthy ways to cope with grief:

• • Expressing emotions through talking, writing, or creative outlets
• • Taking care of your physical health (sleep, nutrition, exercise)
• • Practicing self-compassion and patience
• • Maintaining routines and structure
• • Seeking support from friends, family, or support groups
• • Finding ways to honor and remember your loss
• • Setting boundaries and saying no when needed

Remember that healing from grief doesn't mean forgetting or "getting over" your loss. It means learning to live with it in a way that allows you to move forward.

Grief therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you can:

• • Share your story and experiences without judgment
• • Process complex emotions in a safe environment
• • Learn about the grieving process and what to expect
• • Develop practical coping skills and strategies
• • Work through guilt, anger, or other difficult emotions
• • Plan for the future while honoring your loss
• • Connect with others who understand your experience

Therapy sessions are typically weekly or bi-weekly, and the duration varies depending on your needs and goals. There's no rush to "get better" - we work at your pace.