Bereavement
…grief is a natural response to loss
Losing a loved one and coping with grief can be devastating in these challenging times and can be deeply distressing struggling to cope.
It might be the loss of a loved one, relationship, pregnancy, pet, job or way of life. Other experiences maybe due to empty-nest syndrome or separation from family and friends. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be. Grief is very personal to us, and sometimes, we find ourselves alone with our grief, people don’t understand, haven’t experienced losing a loved one and can’t understand loss, leaving us feeling alone, unable to share how we feel.
“Grief is the price we pay for love”- The Queen
We might suffer all kinds of difficult and at times overwhelming emotions, that we might sometimes wonder if the sadness will ever end. However insufferable and unbearable grief feels, it is a normal reaction to loss.
“ …A massive thank you for everything you have helped me with. When people ask me what I think about counselling and whether I would recommend it, I tell them that counselling was a lifesaver for me, and I do mean that literally. When I first came to you I was feeling the most lost and desperate that I have ever felt. The loss was deeply painful and I thought that it would never end. I was ready to give up, months later and I feel like Im starting to feel like myself again, and that is thanks to you and all your brilliant work. Honestly, I can’t thank you enough for helping me to get my voice back and to keep fighting…” – Flo
Grief is exhausting and can effect every part of our lives, our emotions, thoughts, behaviour, beliefs and physical and mental health, our sense of self and identity and our relationships with others. Loss can leave us unable to concentrate or make decisions, forget and sometimes causing us to worry that we will never feel better. It can also cause difficulty with our sleeping and physical health, and it is not unusual to also question our faith and beliefs at this time as we search for answers and meaning following the loss.
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.
There are cultural and circumstantial factors that affect how people express and cope with loss. Grief is something that takes time to work through. Sometimes the loss can bring up some unresolved issues from the past, or painful memories, and we feel too vulnerable and unwilling to talk about our feelings, with the benefit of the support of a professional who’s feelings you don’t have to consider, that has no agenda can be helpful.
HELP CAN PROVIDE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
Private Counselling Nottingham, welcomes any age, race, gender, religious background or ethnicity where you can privately talk openly about the loss of a loved one whilst preserving your pride, dignity and self respect, at a pace you feels comfortable with no pressure or judgement. In time, you can slowly begin to experience a greater sense of hope, focussing more on the future, and learning to live with your loss and heal with your dignity and pride unbroken, at your own pace.
Take a positive step today and contact – we can work together from there.
