Processing Grief
“Insight is sometimes all that is needed for change. The insight is literally casting light onto the shadow. Once the lights are on, we can consciously choose a new way of being.”
Dr. Lauren E Pichard
What is Processing Grief?
- Divorce or relationship breakup
- Loss of health
- Losing a job
- Loss of financial stability
- A miscarriage
- Retirement
- Death of a pet
- Loss of a cherished dream
- A loved one’s serious illness- or a child being different-abled
- Loss of a friendship
- Loss of safety after a trauma
- Selling the family home
To have a reaction to a loss is a natural part of griefand we will help you process and make sense of what you are going through. If the person, animal, relationship, or situation was significant to you, it’s normal to grieve the loss you’re experiencing. Whatever the cause of your grief, though, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and eventually move on with your life.
The Grieving Process
In therapy we sit with you and help you process your grief. We can listen to favorite memories of the person or thing that you lost, or the hopes and dreams you had. We can help you find healthy ways to honor your loss and to make meaning out of your experiences. Grieving is a highly individual experience and we will support you through your own process. Your grief process is influenced by many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and how significant the loss was to you. We understand this and will support you in grieving based on who you are.