Grief can be painful and most people wish to avoid it. Yet absolutely everyone has losses in their life.
Some might seem small, we think should be okay but then find that we're having big feelings.
Other losses are clear, obvious and devastating.
Grief after loss is to be expected.
That doesn’t mean you have to find your way through all alone.
Grief experiences are as unique as each person and can depend on what’s been lost. Most people realize their grief about the death of beloveds or relationships. However, most grief is about less obvious losses and can include health and illness, youth and aging, longing about the kind of life you wish you had, expectations, fears and lost opportunities, caregiving of loved ones, not finding safety after a trauma, financial problems, the death of a pet, losing a job or friends. The list goes on and on.
Grief shows up in many ways.
Here are some common symptoms.
| Physical - Headaches, pain, crying, & sighing - Changes in sleep or appetite - Weakness or fatigue |
Emotional - Sadness, yearning or worry - Flatness, apathy or guilt - Frustration, anger or resentment |
| Spiritual - Doubting your religion or God - Questioning life’s purpose - Disconnecting from faith community |
Social - Isolating, feeling detached - Changes in behavior - Missing work; canceling plans |
Grief & Loss Counseling Supports You
Compassionate counseling can be useful during losses and to adapt during stuck or especially difficult times. Grief doesn’t follow rules or a clear timeline. You might feel okay for awhile and then another day find that it's hard to carry on. People are designed to rely on each other and it's important to allow that support sometimes as well in order to heal and grow. Grief is as personal as you and your loss. Support is here.
Honoring who or what you've lost.
Understanding how to live in a new way.