Grief Counselling

Grief is a personal experience and each individual experiences loss and transition(s) in their own unique way. Grief does not have a timeline. Grief can be experienced early on as well as resurface in waves year(s) later when the mourner is reminded of memorable events in life such as birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, shared activities, and so on. There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to grieve and it isn't a realistic expectation for someone to 'get over' or 'move on' with their loss. The more meaningful the bond and relationship, the greater likelihood that the mourner will feel a permanent change to self and life. This also includes layered grief experiences involving strained and estranged relationships.

I'm here to listen, comfort, support, and help you find meaning in life. This doesn't mean the absence of pain or distress but rather individual/spiritual growth from having loved someone or something so deeply.

Emotional Grief Reactions

Sadness, Anger, Guilt, Anxiety, Loneliness, Helplessness, Numbness, Shock, and even Relief (Prolonged Illness).

Physical Grief Reactions

Tightness in the chest, throat, Lack of energy, Fatigue, Stomach distress, Sleeplessness, Loss of Appetite, and Restlessness.

Cognitive Grief Reactions

Confusion, Difficulty Concentrating or remembering details, Seeing images of the deceased person/pet or hearing their voice.

Grief Can Be ...

Complicated, Delayed, Chronic, Minimized or Misunderstood (Disenfranchised), Piled Up (Several losses over a period of time) , Resurfaced when a current loss is a reminder of a past loss.

Grief Therapy Includes

Death of a parent, grandparent, primary caregiver, spouse/partner, sibling, friend, teacher, coach, extended family member(s).

Situational Loss - Loss of a relationship, loss of connection, loss of identity/sense of self, loss of job, income, health, change of physical ability such as loss of mobility, loss of home, support network, retirement transitions.

Acknowledged Populations

Pets/Animals, Suicide, Traumatic unexpected Loss (Accidents), Perinatal loss, Disability, Missing loved ones, Loss from natural disasters, Anticipatory grief, Terminal Illness.