Our therapists offer grief & loss counseling in Lawrenceville, GA

Ashley: A go-to approach for helping people in grief & loss counseling is psychoeducation. The best benefit of psychoeducation is that people find comfort in understanding what they are going through.

Elouise: My go-to approach for helping people in grief & loss is establishing rapport and providing education about grief and the symptoms of grief. I recommend books on the topic of grief.

Ashley: Clinicians will teach the following tools in grief & loss counseling:

• Symbols and reminders: Allow clients to open up and discuss stories about the loved one surrounded by memorabilia associated with them
• Cognitive restructuring: This is like a thought corrector to help change unhealthy thinking habits
• Evocative language: Using terminology directly addressing the loss of the client's loved one

Elouise: I encourage clients to express their feelings associated with the loss. The story of the loss is shared in sessions. Feelings of anger and regret are explored.

Ashley: The clinician will know a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when the loss isn't as painful to them as when the client first started the sessions.

Elouise: I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief & loss counseling when less time is focused on the loss and the client begins to reengage in daily activities and pleasurable activities with their family, friends, and community.

Ashley: Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling by attending grief support groups.

Elouise: Clients can supplement their time in grief & loss counseling with reading books on the topic of grief, allowing loved ones to help, and saving the memories of the loved one.

Ashley: To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can think about how much support they will get from this journey.

Elouise: To prepare for their first grief & loss counseling session, an individual can be open and honest with themselves and the therapist.