Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural response to loss. It is powerful and unpredictable. Some moments are calm. And at other times, the waves of grief are so overwhelming that you struggle to catch your breath.
Grief can leave you sad, disoriented, angry, and exhausted. It can leave you questioning the meaning of life, and your own purpose. And as much as you want the pain of loss to end, you might also feel that your grief is the only thing keeping you connected.
Why treatment is important
When grief goes untreated, it can feel like an overwhelming weight that doesn’t lift over time. Without the space to process and express your emotions, grief can lead to feelings of isolation, sadness, and even numbness. You might find it harder to focus, experience changes in your sleep or appetite, or feel emotionally distant from others. Over time, unresolved grief can contribute to more serious emotional challenges, like depression or anxiety, and can also impact your physical health, leading to chronic stress or tension.
“The loss happens in time, in fact in a moment, but its aftermath lasts a lifetime.”
Our approach
It’s important to remember that grief is a natural response to loss, but it doesn’t have to be something you face alone. While grief is experienced differently by each person, all grievers have a need for their grief to be witnessed. That is, to have their feelings seen, heard, and acknowledged, without judgment. Not only does having grief witnessed reduce the isolation and loneliness that is common in grief, but it also helps to make loss feeling more bearable, and meaningful.
We are here to create a supportive, safe space that allows you to explore your feelings without judgment or pressure to grieve a certain way. During our work and depending where you are in your grief journey, we may draw from narrative, cognitive-behavioral, or attachment-based therapies to aid your grief journey.