Grief And Loss
Grief is one of the most common concerns we help clients navigate. Sometimes clients come to therapy knowing they’re grieving. Other times, grief is more nuanced and isn’t something they recognize until we begin exploring what’s beneath the surface of their struggles. When most people think of grief, they think of losing someone through death. […]
Talking about Grief I want to talk about grief. This is a subject that can be hard to name, let alone talk about with others. It can be a community experience and at the same time incredibly isolating. Even when multiple people suffer the “same” loss, the actual experience is so unique to each person […]
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience. It’s a long and painful journey that leaves you feeling lonely, desperate, and uncertain about the future. You may have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, or even a pet, but the pain you feel is real and the emotions you struggle with are valid. […]
”After losing a loved one, there comes the chain reaction of gifts, cards, meals, and calls. Friends and family of the bereaved feel the need to help and do something. This solution-focused thinking is helpful initially, however, the grieving are soon forgotten about as everyone else resume their lives. Ilene Kastel, M.A., LCPCNext Step Founder […]
