Let me give you the straight talk express regarding grief:
If no one ever talked about how overwhelming, lonely, and frightening grief can be, you can’t know what you are feeling is a normal part of grieving.
Therefore you may think something is horribly wrong with you.
Nothing is wrong with you.
What’s wrong is that- in our society- grief is hidden in plain sight…
It’s something that isn’t talked about or acknowledged.
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Talk openly and honestly about your loss
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Reframe your unhelpful thought patterns
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Engage in breathwork & journaling
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Combines Attachment Theory with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Incorporates Mindfulness, Acceptance & Action
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Remembering & Mourning Through Activities
While there are no guarantees in life, the answer is most likely YES! There are several evidence based treatments that alleviate the sting of grief and help you move forward.
Grieving can be a painful process. Some people successfully navigate the feelings of grief on their own. Other people get stuck in the grief. They want to be better, but it feels impossible.
Grief counseling was created for people that struggle to cope after a loss. It was created to help people navigate the loss in a healthy manner.
Here are some of the goals of Grief Counseling:
Great question! There are many types of grief.