grief & loss counselling
experience rest and healing
Grief and loss counselling focuses on moving through the grieving experience after some kind of loss. Previously, it was common to think of the grieving process as a series of stages, but now we know that grief is a much more complex and personal process. Grief is a normal reaction to loss, but it can be very destabilizing and confusing.
sadness, anger, disbelief, confusion, apathy, relief, longing, regret, numbness, etc.
difficulty focusing on things other than the loss
guilt and/or self-blame
avoiding people, places, and things that remind you of the loss
feeling like you’ve lost a sense of meaning or direction
fatigue, trouble sleeping, and/or changes in appetite
trouble thinking or making decisions
Grief can look like:
the death of a friend, family member, or pet
loss of a significant relationship, such as a break up or divorce
pregnancy-related loss
loss of health or physical function
loss of life roles, such as being a student or active parent
career-related loss, such as unemployment or demotion
loss of country, such as immigration or refugee situations
major life transitions that involve letting go of familiar routines and environments
impending losses
Loss can look like:
Who grief & loss counselling is for:
Maybe you’ve experienced the end of an important relationship and you’re feeling all tangled up inside and totally unsure of yourself
Maybe you’re going through a big life change and are surprised by all of the disruption it has brought into your life
Maybe you don’t know where to start with processing a loss and would like some gentle guidance
Maybe there’s been a lot of death in your family or community throughout your life and you don’t quite know where to start with unpacking all of that
Maybe everything that’s happening in the world feels like one giant loss on top of another and you don’t know how to hold all of that as it keeps happening
Grief & loss therapy can help with:
moving through shock and making sense of the loss
navigating the tsunamis and waves of grief
recognizing how the loss has impacted you and your life
actually feeling sadness without getting stuck in it
honouring the loss
managing relationships while navigating grief and loss
releasing guilt and shame
expressing frustration or anger related to the loss in a safe and supported way
not feeling so alone in the grief and loss experience
What to expect in a session:
I’ll be right there alongside you, sitting with you throughout the whole process
We’ll talk about what is normal in grief: the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional effects
We’ll take a look at what you were taught about grief and address expectations about the grieving process
I’ll help you cope with the overwhelming feelings that can come along with grief and loss
We’ll get to know the different parts of grief, including how and when they show up
We can explore the practice of continuing bonds, or how to maintain a bond with the loss
Still have some questions?
Ask away! We want you to be comfortable and confident starting your grief and loss counselling journey.
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