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In my work with people experiencing grief, whether it is the losing of a loved one, an important relationship, a job, a dream or goal that health or circumstance alters, I engage people with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral mindfulness techniques to help practice acknowledging thoughts and feelings as they come, to help them to get in touch with their thoughts and emotions and express them in a safe space. Grief is as individual as the person experiencing it. It is not a linear process, there is no time limit. There are good days and hard days. It takes patience and time, get rest, nourish yourself, reach out to others, and to give yourself grace and compassion.
I teach people mindfulness techniques to help manage difficult and uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, and how to use their body to help regulate their emotions through the use of grounding exercises and breath work.
Progress is measured in small moments of success, tasks accomplished, new ventures, new or renewed friendships, increased activities. Grief never truly goes away, but as time goes on, we learn to live with it and find a sense of wholeness again.
Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling with spending time with loved ones, join a support group to talk with others who understand, exercise a little/move every day to boost feel good hormones, get good regular rest, eat regularly, engage in a hobby/creative outlet.
Reaching out, making the call to talk with someone is often the hardest step of all so just come, don't worry about to bring with you. Just bring yourself and know that this is a safe, welcoming space for you and that together, we will walk through this. My favorite quote is from Lewis Carrol's Through the Looking Glass: 'If you can't look on the bright side, I'll sit beside you in the dark.'
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Leominster, MA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Leominster, MA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Losing someone you love is one of the most painful experiences known to humankind. This someone can be a family member, a friend, a mentor, a colleague, a pet. In any case, processing that this individual has passed, accepting this loss, and learning to move forward without the loved one lost is—for lack of a better word—challenging.
“One day, we will remember how lucky we were to have known their love, with wonder, not grief.” –Elizabeth Postle
Fortunately, there is a form of therapy dedicated completely to helping us in grief and loss. Grief counseling can guide you through this excruciating process, with your specific needs in mind. Your grief counselor will work to understand your particular loss, your current grief status, as well as the emotions you are currently experiencing. They will then help guide and support you as you begin to process your loss and move forward with your life.
If you have recently lost a loved one, first and foremost, you have our deepest condolences. Losing a loved one never gets any easier. Now, if you are in the Leominster area, we’d like you to consider working with one of our grief counselors. Thriveworks in Leominster, MA offers grief counseling to help people just like you heal after a heartbreaking, ground-shaking loss. If you think you could benefit from working with a grief counselor or psychologist, just give Thriveworks a call. We are here for you.
Grief is not a science. One person might process their grief and loss by throwing themselves into their work; another individual might process their grief and loss by taking some time off of work. Neither way is the “correct” way, as we all cope and heal differently. That said, there are common thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in grief. You’ll likely experience a range of emotions, such as:
These emotions often depend on the circumstances that surround the loved one’s passing. For example, one person might be grieving the loss of a family member who passed after a long battle with cancer; another individual might be grieving a sudden passing that they didn’t expect. The first person will likely be better prepared to accept their loss, while the second individual will likely experience anger, confusion, and other difficult emotions in their grief. In any regard, a grief counselor at Thriveworks in Leominster, MA can help you work through these emotions.
Millions of people find help and support in grief counseling. These individuals work with their grief counselors to address their traumatic loss, work through complicated grief, and find meaning in life again. Grief counselors are able to help their clients because they have immense knowledge about the grief process and healing. Here are a few important goals in grief counseling:
These are just a few goals that your grief counselor will have for you. If you’re ready to begin grief counseling, call Thriveworks in Leominster, MA today.
Again, losing a loved one is an utmost painful experience. Often, we need a little guidance and support to get through this difficult time. If you’ve just lost a loved one and you acknowledge that you could benefit from some professional help, reach out to Thriveworks in Leominster, MA. We have grief counselors who can help you right now.
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