GRIEF & LOSS

Countless books tell us that losing a loved one will take us through many stages of grief. However, anyone who has lost a loved one and experienced grief knows that coping with grief is not clear-cut or simple, and that sometimes “stages of grief” can change from moment to moment. When someone we love dies, it is common to experience numbness, sorrow, anger, or even guilt (among many other emotions, including emotions that we may think are inappropriate, such as relief in certain circumstances). This is difficult for anyone, and can be especially difficult for children and teenagers. Grief can also cause physical symptoms in your body, like trouble eating or sleeping, or feeling physical pain. There is no right way to grieve. No matter where you are in your process, sometimes it’s helpful to have a safe space removed from friends and family to be honest about what you’re going through. To process your feelings and to express them in whatever way you need to. That’s where grief counseling comes in.