Grief & Loss
There are many types of loss in life that can lead to grief: the death of someone we love, the end of a relationship, a transition, or even the loss of a part of our identity like a job or a home. Grief is a deeply personal experience and an unpredictable process, and although every human experiences loss, these moments can be isolating and confusing. Grief can bring not only immense sadness, but also anxiety, anger, guilt and depression - it can change the meaning of our lives and also our relationships in profound ways.
The impact of grief extends beyond the emotional realm. It can affect physical health, leading to symptoms like sleep disturbances, headaches, and a weakened immune system. Additionally, grief may influence cognitive functioning, making it challenging to concentrate or make decisions. Socially, grieving individuals may withdraw from friends and family, experiencing a sense of isolation.
Grief is often an important crossroads and one that leads many people to seek support. Therapy has immense value here as a space for curiosity and comfort, and also a space to process emotions and learn to live compassionately with the loss.
Grief is a signal that we care about someone or something, and therapy can help us feel safe to experience that love and desire along with the grief. We can learn to be kind to our grief, and welcome it as an important part of the human experience.
