If there is an area of therapy, I am most passionate about, it would be grief and loss. My passion most likely stems from the various grief journeys I’ve been a part of. I am an eyewitness to the reinvention, which often takes place.
One of my first journeys occurred with the loss of a marriage. I didn’t think that I’d recover. It took a while, but emerging from the depression reassured me that I had to make the choice. I could wallow in sorrow or find a way to use the event to propel me to something greater. I’ve had several other losses due to death and they confirmed my belief that we can make the choice to push through (however long it may take) or become stuck in the process. The journey can be long and difficult, as we wrestle with various emotions. Grieving is work!
Grieving is probably one of the most intense and disruptive events we can experience. It affects us emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. It’s unpredictable and we can’t predict how long it will take to navigate the journey. Grief is not a disorder, it’s a natural reaction to the loss of someone we love.
Grief Coaching: I’ll assist you with navigating the terrain of grief. It can be as simple as confirming that you haven’t lost your mind or giving a heads-up on what you can expect. I’ll coach you as you go through the process. As you integrate your loss into your life, you’ll emerge stronger and more compassionate. You will also discover just how resilient you are.
Grief Therapy: For some, the grief can be quite severe, and last much longer. Violent outbursts, substance misuse, consistent feelings of guilt and rumination and suicide ideation may signal something more serious, like Prolonged Grief Disorder. There are specific interventions, designed to help move the griever through their grief.
