Grief happens when there is a loss – the loss of someone, something, or even someplace. It is not only when someone dies.
When you are grieving, it is not a time for deep therapeutic work –it is time for finding a new “normal” or adjusting to the circumstances of your loss. When you can't make these adjustments on your own, working with a therapist trained in grief can help you:
If you have lost someone – figure out how you will survive without them and how your world will look and function moving forward
If you have lost something – determine what will fill the void of that missing thing and how you can orient in the world with something new
If you have lost someplace – find a new place that can provide safety so you can feel secure enough to launch back into the world with energy and enthusiasm for all that is required of you
Finding ways to navigate your grief provides a stable platform for you to grow from, and can make it possible for you to operate in the world again, utilizing newfound resources that you didn't have before.
If you need a new normal and a partner on the journey to find it, contact me for an initial consultation.