Have you lost someone you love, a job, a beloved pet, or a life opportunity? Are you having a hard time to understand what has happened to you since then?

Grieving for our losses is a common life situation. Still, the grieving process varies among people. We need to learn new skills to go through our grieving and losses effectively. Talk to one of our therapists to learn how to deal with grief and loss in yourself or someone you love.

Grief and Loss

Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people, regardless of whether their sadness stems from the loss of a loved one or from a terminal diagnosis they or someone they love have received.

They might find themselves feeling numb and removed from daily life, unable to carry on with regular duties while saddled with their sense of loss.

Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss. Some examples of loss include the death of a loved one, the ending of an important relationship, job loss, loss through theft or the loss of independence through disability.

Experts advise those grieving to realize they can’t control the process and to prepare for varying stages of grief. Understanding why they’re suffering can help, as can talking to others and trying to resolve issues that cause significant emotional pain, such as feeling guilty for a loved one’s death.

Mourning can last for months or years. Generally, pain is tempered as time passes and as the bereaved adapts to life without a loved one, to the news of a terminal diagnosis or to the realization that someone they love may die.

If you or someone you love is going through a grieving process is normal, feel free to contact one of our therapists. We are here to support you!

(Source: The Mayo Clinic)

Begin Grief Counseling in West Des Moines, IA

You do not need to go alone when facing life challenges. Our caring therapists would be happy to provide support through in -person or online sessions. Regaining a sense of inner calm is possible, and we are here to help. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:

1. Contact us online  either to ask questions or self-schedule an appointment.
2. Start grief counseling, and gain peace of mind!