Grief and Loss
It always hurts when you lose that connection…
Have you lost a loved one?
Losing someone is one of the most painful things we’ll ever experience. We expect to go through a grieving process when someone we care about dies.
Have your children left home?
Our culture says that it’s a positive thing when the children leave because you have more time or less responsibility.
But most parents don’t want to lose that connection – that feeling of being needed. They’ve been their provider for over two decades, so when that focus evaporates overnight, it can cause a profound sense of loss.
Have you had a recent breakup?
When your partner decides they no longer want to be in a relationship, it can completely turn your world upside down. It’s painful to suddenly lose that connection and purpose – especially when it wasn’t your choice.
You might feel numb about this unexpected turn; believing it happened can be difficult.
Coping with grief and loss is different for each person.
Therapy can help you process that loss and learn to be at peace when you remember that person you loved so dearly or the relationship that surprisingly ended – or those children who are growing into adulthood apart from you.
Therapy is a safe place for you to show anger or other strong emotions as you process your grief. There is no orderly process of passing through stages of anger, denial, and acceptance.
Each person experiences loss differently based on their personality, culture, and beliefs, among other factors. This process, though painful, is a healthy part of healing.
Let’s work together to find your “new normal.”
I can show you new ways to find balance in your life, establishing a “new normal” as you find comfort and familiarity with those still close to you.
One important component of healing is knowing you are not alone. Share your loss and seek support from your friends, family, faith, or join a bereavement support group.
Take care of yourself – eat, sleep, and exercise even when you feel stressed or tired.
In this process, you may improve coping skills, reduce feelings of blame or guilt, and explore and process your emotions.
People often don’t know what to say or do when someone is grieving; however, exercising patience with the individual and yourself through this painful process will be helpful.
Take the first step today.
Change is hard. Life can get better.
Let’s feel your feelings and recognize what you need to live your life again.
I welcome the opportunity to help you figure out how to move forward.
