Therapy for Grief
Are you struggling to cope with grief or loss?
Grief can come from many kinds of loss or life change whether it is losing a loved one, saying goodbye to a friendship, leaving a job, the passing of a beloved pet, or moving away from a community that means a lot to you. It can be an isolating experience, often leaving you feeling as though no one truly understands what you’re going through.
Common Grief Struggles:
Feeling intense sadness or hopelessness
Feeling confused or isolated
Afraid of what the future will look like after the loss
Thinking you “shouldn’t” feel grief and judging yourself
Feeling like you should be “over it”
Withdrawing from friends or family
Worrying about being consumed by grief
Feeling like you’re never going to feel normal again
*Please note: This list is not exhaustive. Every individual experiencing grief will have unique struggles and can cycle through various stages at different times in their lives.
This is a great question. If you find yourself experiencing any of the below symptoms regularly, it’s likely that therapy would be beneficial for you:
Minimizing your feelings or emotionally numbing to avoid pain.
Difficulty functioning at work, school, or daily life more than a month after the loss.
Anxiety or worry about how life will continue without your loved one.
Feeling isolated or disconnected from friends, family, or community.
Feeling “stuck” in your grief or like you’ll never move past the loss.
Struggling to talk about your loss with others.
Minimizing your feelings or emotionally numbing to avoid pain.
Experiencing a sense of hopelessness about the future.
Feeling guilty for wanting to move forward.
Persistent self-criticism or feeling like you’re “failing” at grieving correctly.
Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
How do I know I need grief support and therapy?
IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER THERAPY FOR GRIEF
If you are experiencing the challenges and feelings of the grieving process and you want more support, then that’s reason enough to seek therapy. Book a complimentary consultation to see how our grief specialists can help