Grief Counselling

In order to learn to live with loss, we must convert grief into mourning. Mourning is the act of taking our grief and sharing it with the external world, be it through words, talking to others, mementos, or creative activities. Mourning is a process that is full of choices.

Sometimes grief can be complex. This is particularly the case when someone we love is lost in a sudden or unexpected way, or when we don't have the safety or space in our life to grieve. We may need extra help to process the death and explore the many emotions that are present.

The loss of someone important to us can call our sense of self into question. Suddenly we may  find ourselves having to do things the person who died normally would do, or find new ways to spend our time. Taking the time to explore how this loss has impacted our identity can be valuable.

When we lose someone, it is normal to have a lot of questions about why this happened. We may be questioning our spirituality, or be angry with the universe. Part of grief work is exploring how we can find a sense of meaning and purpose in life after loss - even if it doesn't look the way we might expect.