Grief & Loss

You may be experiencing one or more than one loss.

It could be a loss of a family member (spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent, or child), a friend, co-worker, a pet, loss of a job, or loss of social connections.

All these losses are extremely hard to deal with and manifest uniquely and differently in individuals.

You don’t feel prepared to deal with these losses. It feels like you were thrown in the middle of this, and you don’t know how to navigate it.

Sometimes, you think you have to stay strong for others.

You also don’t want to burden others or come across as weak.

It affects you in almost every way…

Sometimes you’re just numb, living in a confused state of numbness, disbelief, or denial.

You might feel abandoned, lonely, or powerless…

Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, remembering, or staying on task?

It’s a difficult time, feeling a complicated mixture of anxiety, frustration, sadness, guilt, and anger.

And you probably feel judged…

… about how you SHOULD be grieving.

Forget about the past. Just focus on the present. Your kids need you.

Just get over it.

It’s been a long time. Try to move on.

Shouldn’t you be over this by now?

He wouldn’t want you to be sad.

At least they’re in a better place now.

When you hear things like this, you can’t help but feel unheard and dismissed – unacknowledged in this pain – like you don’t deserve a space to share your grief with others.

You know your life is not the same, but this advice only adds to the suffering. It’s exhausting!

Right now, you need nurturing, support, and comfort.

And that’s why I’m here.

I will provide the reassurance that grieving is normal.

I will offer you a safe space to listen and focus on your thoughts and emotions.

I will support you by providing a listening ear and teaching you strategies to help you cope.

Here are some other things we’ll do to help…

We will work on normalizing your unique journey of grief, taking it one day at a time.

You’ll learn about the impact of grief on your physical and mental health, including the cognitive changes in things like your memory and attention span.

You’ll also learn some exercises to help you cope in the moment – things like counting backward from 100 by 7s… or counting all the orange things you see.

You’ll connect to your emotions (like anger) and express them in a healthy way, leaving you feeling soothed afterward.

I’ll also help you calmly assert your boundaries with those telling you when and how to grieve. This is your truth, grief, and process… but sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of that.

Finally, you’ll restore and rejuvenate yourself by creating a “self-care toolbox.” In it, you’ll have things to do that will help you through this tough time – things like visiting a relaxing place, going for a massage, doing crafts or artwork, seeking support from the right people, and being kind to yourself.

I’m here for you.

If you are still thinking that you can “ Just get over the grief” and “It is not a big deal.”

Please remember that grief does not just go away, and what’s important is that grief matters to you.

I would love an opportunity to talk with you about what you’re going through, my approach, and whether I’m a good fit for you.

If you want a safe and supportive environment to grieve a loss in your life, I am ready to help.

Call me today for your free consultation: (289) 207-7969 or (705) 471-2761.