GRIEF AND LOSS
The loss of a loved one. The end of a relationship. Losing a job. Moving homes. The death of a pet. A family member in the process of dying. Illness and needing to face our own mortality. Grief is all around us, and yet the many ways grief impacts our lives are often left unacknowledged.
I work with kids, teens and adults who are experiencing grief. I recognize that grief looks different through the ages, and is different for each and every person. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. So many factors impact how we experience loss, but the one thing we know about living with grief is that in order to not get stuck in it, we've got to talk about it. Though grief and loss are an inevitable part of life, it's something our culture isn't very good at communicating about. Grieving can be a lonely process and it's hard to find people who "get it" and aren't scared of your pain. I provide a safe space to explore all the feelings that are present during your journey with grief. Sadness, anger, numbness, anxiety, relief, confusion, despair, and disbelief are all normal reactions to losing someone or something, and I'm comfortable sitting with whatever is coming up for you. I'm a believer that once you're a griever, you're always a griever, but that doesn't mean the hurt will always be as huge as it is right now. Through therapy, you can learn how to live with your grief and explore ways to lessen the painful parts, and even find meaning and joy again. Grief therapy can look like a lot of different things, but what it isn't is a linear path or checking off boxes of particular "phases" of grief. We'll work with whatever is up in a present moment. Some sessions may include making art, some might involve writing letters, some might be me sitting quietly while tears fall, and some might be sharing funny stories, leaving us both in fits of laughter. Wherever you are in your grief, I would find it a privilege to be with you through this powerful and transformative process. |