The Natural Human Experience of Grief and Loss

We all experience loss. You are not alone. Grief may feel like agony. Engaging in grief therapy is transformational. Grief is deeply personal and unique to work with.

Throughout life, we experience death losses and non-death losses. We may grieve the death of our loved ones and beloved pets. We also grieve non-death loss, including breakups, divorces, friendships, children moving on, not having children, as well as illness, job loss, career dissatisfaction, aging, inabilities, natural disasters, traumatic experiences, etc. During grief therapy, we will process emotions such as guilt, regret, anger, disbelief, unfairness, numbness, and, at times, relief. Grief therapy compassionately challenges maladaptive thoughts, patterns, and behaviors, and explores our purpose and life’s meaning. We will also address many questions, including: “Who am I now?”; “Why am I here?”; “What should I do next?”; “What do I need?”; “Did I live well today?”

Our goal is to support you in enhancing your quality of living well and sense of thriving as you navigate life transitions by leveraging your strengths and effective coping skills, resulting in improved well-being and a profound sense of hope. You will learn how grief theories can help during this challenging time of loss, especially when saying “I am fine” is often a lie.

Psychological, emotional, and physical symptoms of loss need to be normalized and treated with an evidence-based grief approach. Clinical and community care suggest we learn about human experiences, such as grief and loss, which somatically and psychosomatically affect our bodies.

Thank you for seeking help during this difficult time. I will be honored to walk beside you on your grief and loss journey.

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“Nature is the kind of friend that never leaves my side. Even in grief-stricken times in her soul, I can confide.” - Angie Weiland-Crosby