Grief & Loss
Navigating grief and loss can be challenging. No two people grieve in the same way and grief changes for us rapidly, leaving us feeling as though we are losing control.
We often think of death when we think of grieving, grieving a loss from death is called actually called bereavement. But we can also experience grief surrounding many things in our lives: divorce, infertility, pregnancy loss, the loss of a job, the person we once were as we navigate long term or terminal illness, our innocence as we experience challenges, our career as we move into retirement, an empty nest, our identity as we lose a previous role, the loss of a dream or goal, as well as the loss of a pet, family member, friend or colleague. There are also many types of grief we can experience.
Grieving is a complex process that we do not need to move through alone. Better understanding of what you are experiencing can help in negotiating this period with professional support.
Expression & Validation
Sometimes we may wish to tell people we are ok because we don’t want to worry them. Or maybe other family members are grieving too and we don’t want to add to their worries. Sometimes we tell people that we are ok as we don’t want to make them uncomfortable. Sometimes people avoid those grieving because they don’t know what to say to them. You can talk openly and freely in our counselling safe space.
Coping Strategies
There are a few coping styles that we naturally utilise to process our grief. These sometimes do include unhelpful emotions such as blame, distraction, denial or social withdrawal. There are also a few different grieving styles that we each have, some people wish to talk, some grieve more cognitively. Through counselling sessions you will gain an understanding of your grief and positive, helpful strategies.
Modern Approaches to grief
Societies understanding and approach to grief has changed over time. More recent recommendations of methods to approaching grief focus on integrating the loss rather than ‘resolving’ the grief.
Learn about strategies and evidence based techniques to navigate grief and loss, and find clarity in being present in your everyday life.
Schedule a free 10 minute enquiry call.
If you still have a few questions about whether we are a right fit, I am more than happy to answer them for you.
Karen Ashcroft. Counsellor Camden.
Karen Ashcroft is a Registered Counsellor based in Camden NSW.
Serving areas of Camden, Cobbitty, Narellan, The Oaks, Silverdale, Picton, Oran Park, Menangle, Spring Farm, and Harrington Park.
Telehealth appointments available to clients located anywhere in Australia.