Rather than something we heal from, grief allows us a pathway to heal through — a journey of heart and spirit both transformative and sacred.
Grief Counseling
The Swan by Hilma af Klint
“Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.”
While natural and unavoidable, grief comes in many forms at times deeply painful and isolating. The loss of a loved one, or something once cherished, can leave us feeling adrift and confused, uncertain about the future, and besieged with complex emotions ranging from great sorrow, helplessness, and anger, to guilt, relief, and apathy.
In instances of trauma, as with suicide and forced separations, ambiguous or cumulative loss, and the painful nature of emotionally complex relationships—wherein abuse or estrangement has occurred—grief can also become prolonged and complicated, significantly impacting our wellbeing and re-engagement with daily life.
Grief counseling offers a compassionate, dedicated space to process these changes at your own pace within the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship. Our work together might include exploring core memories, associations, and dreams, surrounding narratives and beliefs, meaningful rituals and traditions, and writing prompts for deepened resourcing and remembering.
Common types of loss include:
Bereavement: The passing of any individual with whom we shared a deep connection.
Pet Loss: The loss of a cherished pet, often comparable in emotional intensity, yet misunderstood by others.
Loss of Health: Change in ability or appearance due to aging, illness, or injury.
Relationship Loss: The end of a significant relationship, including divorce, separation, and estrangement.
Perinatal Loss: The loss of a pregnancy or infant death, as in the case of miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and termination.
Job Loss: Change in employment, voluntary or otherwise, eliciting uncertainty or financial hardship.
Life Transitions: The loss of identity, place, or familiarity with any big life change.
Climate Grief: Emotional distress over environmental loss and anxiety about the future.