Understanding Grief: It’s More Than Just Sadness

Grieving is not one-size-fits-all; it takes you through and emotional physical , and spiritual rollercoaster. No two people grieve the same way. You might find yourself feeling weeping constantly, or perhaps not at all. You might feel empty, angry, relieved, or exhausted at times. These are all normal, human responses to a loss.

Grief can be caused by various factors that affect people :

●     Losing someone you dearly loved, could be a family member, a friend, or even a partner.

●     Loss of a child in pregnancy or having fertility issues.

●     Relationship challenges or divorce.

●     Life-changing process or chronic illness.

●     Losing home, job, or even a sense of identity.

●  Receiving a diagnosis like Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD.

●     Unhealed child trauma or anything from the past that still haunts to this day.

What Does Grief Look Like?

Feeling sad is a part of human process of grief, we can’t deny or neglect that. If you find yourself in a situation where you are struggling to process in daily life or feel stuck in the pain, grief counselling can help you develop strategies that support relief, healing and meaning making. The following is an example of what grief looks like if it is unattended:

●     Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or numbness

●     Trouble concentrating or sleeping

●     Feeling disconnected or “hollow”

●     Guilt, regret, or anger

●     Anxiety or depression

●     Physical symptoms like fatigue or stomach aches

●     Difficulty finding meaning or joy

Finding the Right Bereavement Counselling

It’s not that easy to reach out after a loss, but finding the right therapist can make a major difference in your mental health. At Live Inspired Wellness, our bereavement counselling therapists are trained to approach you with evidence based techniques designed to meet you at any stage or your healing.

Here, grief counselling sessions offer you:

●     One-on-one counselling

●     Group therapy and peer support referrals.

●     Online and in-person sessions with a supportive space.

●     Trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally attuned care.

●     Safe, non-judgmental emotional space for all ages 10+

Therapeutic Approaches for Grief (Bereavement Support)

At Live Inspired Wellness, we tailor your therapy treatment plan to reflect your unique emotional and psychological needs. Your psychotherpist may integrate:

●     Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT)

●     Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

●     Internal Family Systems (IFS)

●     Narrative Therapy (telling your grief story)

●     Mindfulness and somatic grounding

●     Creative therapy (art, journaling, expression etc.)

●     Play-based techniques for children and teens

These approaches help you process grief safely, with the tools to understand and regulate your emotional world.

Develop Coping Strategies (Bereavement Therapy

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Adopting new coping strategies isn’t about getting over it of your loss. It’s about learning how to carry the love and pain in life. We assist you in developing coping strategies and explore what works for you, that support you to create a rhythm of living that supports both grief and life.

●     Talking/connecting to a person or your loved one.

●     Creating rituals to honour the loss of a person in session.

●     Journaling or creative expression of your grief

●     Grounding somatic exercises and being mindful of self-care routines.

●     Joining online or local grief support groups.

The Role of Mental Health in Grieving

Being assisted by a bereavement counsellor or therapist is a proactive step toward your mental health. If neglected or delayed, some individuals may experience the following:

●     Anxiety and panic attacks.

●     Feeling depressed or experiencing emotional numbness.

●     Trauma-related symptoms

●     Having trouble managing daily responsibilities or work absences

●     Feeling hopeless, shallow or overwhelmed

Our grief counselling provides you with individualized care. Live Inspired Wellness can collaborate with external bereavement counsellors and other professionals if you require extra support.

Support for Children and Young People

A sudden loss affects a young one's mind in a distinct and sensitive way., At Live Inspired Wellness, we assist children ages 10+ by encouraging them to explore their thoughts and feeling about their loved one, and alleviate some of the pressure felt by parents/caregivers. Age appropriate techniques and terms ensure your young person gains support to navigate grief.  This may include the following:

●     Therapy that involves creativity and freedom, such as art

●     Small and gentle talk sessions that adapted to their developmental age/needs

●     Safe, child-friendly session that support emotional exploration

●     Assistance for parents and caregivers who are supporting their child’s loss.

●     Online or one-on-one personal talk sessions, and parent coaching sessions.

Online Community Resources

We value that not everyone finds it easy to attend therapy in person or to talk about grief. As such , Live Inspired Wellness assists our clients with virtual counselling sessions that help connect with:

●   Private online bereavement counselling.

●     Self-paced resources and feedback based support

●     Grief healing workshops in Uxbridge, Ontario

Begin Your Grief HealingJourney Today

The truth is grief never actually ends, however it does evolve with time. It's not a process to rush, but it is a process you don't have to navigate alone. With Live Inspired Wellness, we offer you professional guidance, emotional safety, and space that honours the suffering behind the pain, so you can navigate your feelings and heart, while feeling validated, heard and held with care.

Contact us to book a complimentary consultation and take the first step towards healing from grief in Uxbridge, because with us, all mental health is important to us.

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