I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable.
~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea
Therapy for Grief and Loss
There is no “right” way to grieve.
Everyone does it differently and on a different time frame.
One day we feel we are moving forward, while the next we feel despairing and stuck.
It takes a great deal of physical energy to grieve and we never know what will trigger our sadness.
We can often feel lonely because those closest to us may be dealing with the loss in a different way or at a different pace.
When we face the death of someone significant in our lives, it can trigger us back to earlier, unresolved losses and this can often feel overwhelming.
In our vulnerability we are prone to fall back on coping mechanisms that may not serve us well and this increases isolation and shame.
We often have conflicting feelings in the aftermath of a loss that surprise us and that we feel ashamed to acknowledge.
It’s important to have consistent support and an outlet where we can be honest about how we are doing without the fear of judgement.
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There is some degree of grief in all of the transitions we navigate in life.
We may be dealing with the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, the implications of a geographical move, disappointment around the end of a life-long dream or the loss of our health.
Even transitions that on the surface “should be happy” like empty nesting, parenthood, graduation, a new relationship or retirement are fraught with conflicting feelings that we don’t expect.
I attempt to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can engage in the work of grieving at their own pace and in their own unique way.
I provide education on the physical and mental attributes of the grieving process in the hopes that it will be somewhat less alarming.
I feel privileged to provide encouragement and support to clients as they learn what it means to care for themselves in the midst of deep grief.