Grief, Loss, & Bereavement

Grief and bereavement aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger, and deep, deep sadness.

The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.

Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional, or social.

If you've experienced grief and loss, you might find yourself having:

• Crying and sobbing spells
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Feelings of sadness and yearning
• Feelings of worry or anger
• Feelings of frustration or guilt
• Feeling detached from others
• Self-isolation from social contact
• Behaving in ways that are not normal for you...

If you're going through the difficult journey of grief and loss, therapy can help you...

• Find a safe and empathetic space to express and process the intense emotions that come with losing a loved one.

• Understand the intricate process of grief, offering insights into your own unique journey and providing a sense of normalcy to your emotions.

• Gain practical coping mechanisms to navigate the emotional pain and develop healthy ways to cope with the challenges of grief.

• Address the unique challenges you face and finding your own path to healing.

• Move forward while honoring the memory of your loved one.

• Explore and address emotions of guilt or regret.

• Learn self-care practices.

• Address unresolved emotions and guide you through a healthy grieving process.

Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement therapy have been proven to help.

If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a free consult.