Are you feeling lost?

Have unexpected circumstances left you feeling directionless?

Have recent losses, such as death, divorce, separation, or loss of employment, left you questioning the meaning of it all?

Do you wonder if you will ever find peace or feel happy again?

Do you wish life would just make sense?

No two people experience grief the same; each experience of grief is unique, complex, and personal. Grief is a natural reaction to any form of loss, while bereavement refers to the specific process of recovery from the death of a loved one.

Both grief and bereavement encompass a range of emotions, from deep sadness to anger, and adapting to loss is an individual process that depends on your background, beliefs, and your relationship to what was lost.

No one way is better than another. Some people experience intense emotions while others may be stoic or seek relief from distractions. Some people want to talk about their emotions and be with others and some people prefer to be alone. Adjusting to the “new normal” of living in the absence of what was lost is one of the many challenges people face while grieving.

In grief therapy, the five-stage model that encompasses denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance will provide the context to explore ways of learning to live with loss. Exploring the meaning of the stages and understanding that the stages are fluid rather than linear will help you gain insight into the grieving process.

Our work together may include exploring the acceptance of loss, working through the pain of loss, adjusting to life after the loss, and maintaining a connection to our loved ones while we move forward with life. I will also help you learn skills and strategies that promote resiliency and meaning, with an emphasis on “getting through” not “getting over”; you will never “get over” some losses, but you can learn to integrate loss and continue on with life.