Holistic counseling for mind-body-spirit–community 503-309-1163
M. Joy Young, LCSW, CPC
Bereavement, Grief, and Loss
Death of a loved one can affect us in many different ways. There is really no right or wrong way to grieve.
Death of a beloved spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, family member, or loving pet can naturally cause us pain and sadness when they die. Their death may bring up many complicated emotions. You may even begin to question existence itself, meaning of life, and purpose for living.
Are any of these grief questions true for you or someone you care about?
Do you find life less interesting now that your loved one has died?
Are you avoiding friends and family?
Do you find that most people are uncomfortable and don't know what to say to you now that your loved one has died?
Do you think about your loved one most of the time?
Are you hesitant to enjoy yourself now that your love one has died?
Do you feel you will never be able to love again?
Do you find that your life revolves around keeping your loved one's memory alive?
Do you feel life has less meaning now that your loved one has died?
If you answered yes to most of these questions you may want to consider counseling for bereavement, grief, and loss.
It is normal to experience feelings of sadness, shock, loneliness, disbelief, loss, anger, confusion and other emotions when someone close to you dies. But if you are concerned about HOW long you have been grieving, HOW the loss is affecting you, and if you fear that grief and bereavement are becoming a way of life then a counseling relationship may be useful in helping you begin a new life.
Would you like to...
- Begin being more involved in life again.
- Reconnect to friends and family.
- Try a new interest or hobby.
- Meet new people.
- Feel supported and understood when you need to talk about your deceased loved one
- Feel more involved in activities again.
- Feel more supported and understood by others.
- Find ways of celebrating your love one's life without increasing your grief and loss.
- Take better care of yourself the way your loved one would have wanted it.
- Begin a new and exciting chapter in your life.
Changes in perspective and lifestyle often occur after someone close to you dies. But if you, your family, or friends are concerned about you or if you wonder if you will ever feel good again talking with a professional counselor can be helpful.
Counseling services for bereavement, grief and loss
During counseling for bereavement, grief, and loss I encourage you to:
- Process and explore issues from the past and present.
- Explore and express feelings in a safe way.
- Intentionally expose you via imagination to memories of the past trauma to being releasing you from the symptoms.
- Confront your issues, problems, and frustrations.
- Create solutions for change.
- Make behavior changes that you believe are doable and sustainable.
Counseling methods include:
- cognitive-behavioral
- supportive therapy
- transpersonal
Distinctive and specialized approaches and practices include
- Uncovering and reconnecting with your Inner Knowing
- Focus on larger social, cultural, and enviornmental issues that relate to your stress, posttraumatic stress, and PTSD.
- Holisitic health and Wellness approach.
- Empathic and non-labeling counseling
- Use of Flower essence upon request.
- Use of Soulcollage®
Learn more about bereavement and complicated grief by reading a free article called Berevement Counseling and Complicated Grief.
Do you believe you can...
- Feel like you can get up and face the day without being stoped by feeling guilt, remorse, and intense sadness.
- Meet with friends a bit more often.
- Complete tasks and responsibilities even though you feel sad and grief stricken.
- Come up with ways of celebrating and honoring your loved one to help energize you.
If you answered yes to any of these then you are ready for grief counseling. I have 20 years experience working in mental health, crisis, trauma, and hospice. I have worked with people just like you: People who are experiencing grief and loss. If you believe you can move to a new chapter in your life but need a little help and support to do it, bereavement counseling for grief and loss can be right for you.
Feeling ready to take a step outside of grief and loss?
If you or someone you care about are ready to meet the world again, feel greater connection, and find your new begining contact M. Joy Young, LCSW at 503-309-1163 or email me at . I am accepting new referrals and would welcome your call.
Payment options available via PayPal. Call before you purchase.
Please contact Joy about EAP coverage. If you know someone who is experiencing bereavement, grief and loss please share my information with them and for more information about grief a and loss visit my other website at www.portlandgriefandloss.com
