Grief & Loss
Get help with grief
Grief affects every part of your being – your mind, body, and spirit.
It’s important to find both support & understanding while you’re grieving. ♡
You are not alone
1/4 of people will experience clinical
depression & anxiety
during the first year of bereavement.
know the signs & symptoms
- Intense Sadness & Yearning
- Anger
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Isolation from Friends & Family
- Feelings of Emptiness or Despair
- Preoccupation with the Loss or Person who Passed Away
Everyone experiences and copes with grief differently. It’s okay if you find yourself feeling numb and detached from daily life or unable to carry on with normal routines. Your experience with grief might look different than someone else’s, and that’s perfectly okay. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to grieve. Everyone grieves in their own way.
Stages of Grief
There are common stages of grief that one faces during the grieving process. These stages reflect typical reactions people go through while trying to make sense of their loss.
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural response to a loss. It’s a deeply personal, painful, and complex emotional journey that everyone faces at some point in their lives. At Heal Talk Therapy, we understand how the pain of loss can feel extremely overwhelming, leaving you with a range of difficult and unexpected emotions. If you’re feeling stuck after encountering a challenging life transition or a painful loss, therapy can help you process your feelings and make sense of your new reality. Lean on our Heal Talk Therapy counselors for warm, empathic, and professional help.
Understanding Grief
Grief is a complicated emotion that is caused by various scenarios or different life transitions. While the death of a loved one is often the most commonly recognized source of grief, it’s important to understand that there are many other significant losses that can trigger these same feelings. Remember, your feelings are valid, and you’re not alone.
Common Causes of Grief & loss:
- Loss of a Loved One
- Ending a Relationship
- Moving to a New City
- Graduating from School
- Losing a Job
- Serious Illness or Injury
- Loss of a Pet
- Ending a Long-Term Career
- Failed Dreams or Goals
The Healing Power of Therapy
There’s no need to walk through your grieving journey alone. The grieving process is an opportunity to mourn your loss and then heal when you are ready. It’s important to allow time to experience all the thoughts and feelings that arise from your loss. Feelings can range from sadness to intense anger. A therapist will provide a safe, warm, and understanding environment for you to work through your feelings and the various stages of grief.
Our compassionate + professional counselors at Heal Talk Therapy will meet you where you are in the grieving process. We will listen empathically and help you work through the pain of grief at your own pace.
Therapy can help you navigate your pain during this difficult time. It can help you find ways to move forward without forgetting or minimizing your loss, and teach you coping tools to handle your feelings of grief.
Work Through Your Symptoms of Grief
HEAL TALK THERAPY CAN HELP you:
- Navigate your Loss
- Develop Coping Skills to Adapt
- Work Through the Stages of Grief
- Accept the Reality of your Loss
- Adjust to your New Life
- Manage Changes of your Routine
- Honor your Loved One
- Learn New Ways to Interact with Loved Ones
- Move Forward while Maintaining a Connection
Reduce Symptoms of Grief with Self-Care
Self-care is often overlooked during times of grief & loss. However, it is a crucial step in your healing process. Ease the suffering of your mind, body, and spirit as you practice self-care while learning to cope with your grief.
Healing Begins At Heal Talk Therapy
Grief is a journey, not a destination. If you are feeling overwhelmed and really down, consider seeking help. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, and certainly okay to seek help. Remember, moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. At Heal Talk Therapy, we believe in the healing power of talking. Our therapists are here to support you, to hear your story, and to guide you toward acceptance + healing.
Whether you’re ready to start therapy now or are still considering your options, we encourage you to reach out to us when you are comfortable taking the next step! While everyone responds to grief in unique ways, people experiencing grief and loss face many similar challenges. Let’s walk this journey together. We’re here to help you heal. Call Heal Talk Therapy now for an appointment!
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