What is your go-to approach for grief & loss counseling?

My go-to approach for grief & loss counseling is to provide an environment where clients are taught to navigate the stages of grief, address myths about grief, and also find a new sense of peace for themselves. My goal is to help normalize feelings associated with a healthy grief process.

What tools do you teach in grief & loss counseling?

Typically, I like to teach clients about the stages of grief, but to consider them to be a cycle instead of linear stages. I encourage clients to define their own way of grieving as related to their culture, values, belief systems, and experiences. I tend to encourage clients to dedicate time to sharing memories and stories, in addition to reflecting on the impact of the loss itself as a part of their grieving process.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling?

I usually know when a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when the emotions are less intense, and also they are more accepting of their loss. As clients make progress in counseling, they will begin to make significant changes as they create a new normal for themselves after a loss.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement grief & loss counseling?

In grief and loss counseling, my clients are encouraged to exercise patience with themselves and to take as much time as they need to grieve. We place emphasis on the need for more intentional and frequent self-care and support while grieving despite being sometimes rushed to move on in the world and get things back to ânormal.â

What should someone do to prepare for starting grief & loss counseling?

I encourage all clients to write down questions that they may have about the therapist and the therapeutic process prior to starting therapy. Making notes about oneâs initial goals for treatment and expectations is also helpful.

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What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?

Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Atlanta, GA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.

How does grief and loss counseling work?

Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Atlanta, GA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.

Signs I should seek grief counseling

If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.

What counseling theory is best for grief?

There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.

Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?

Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does grief counseling last?

For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.

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