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Grief and Loss Counseling

 

Are you struggling to move forward after losing someone or something important to you?

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Grief can feel like being caught in a storm that just will not pass. Some days, you may manage to get through your routine, but other days, the sadness feels unbearable. You might find yourself searching for meaning, wondering how life can go on when it feels like a part of you is missing. Loss can take many forms, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or even the loss of a dream. No matter the source, grief changes everything.

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Do you feel like no one truly understands your pain?

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People who are grieving often feel isolated, even when surrounded by others. Friends and family may mean well, but their attempts to comfort can sometimes fall short or even make you feel more alone. It can feel impossible to put your emotions into words, or to explain how deep the ache really is. The world keeps moving, yet you are standing still, trying to make sense of what has happened.

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Do you feel stuck between sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion?

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Grief has many faces. One day you might feel okay, and the next you may feel like you are falling apart. These shifts are normal, but they can be exhausting and disorienting. Many people wonder if they are grieving the “right way” or if they should be “over it” by now. The truth is, grief is not something to get over, it is something to move through, with care, patience, and support.

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With Grief and Loss Counseling at Hope and Thrive Counseling

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You will learn to honor your grief while finding gentle ways to keep living
You will explore your emotions safely and without judgment
You will find meaning and hope in the midst of loss
You will rebuild connection with yourself and those who care about you
You will begin to move toward peace and acceptance, one step at a time

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The Grief Counseling Sessions

 

We will meet together weekly or bi-weekly for 45- to 55-minute sessions. Grief and Loss Counseling typically continues for several months, as healing after loss takes time and space. Together, we will explore what your grief means to you, how it affects your relationships, and what coping strategies feel most helpful.

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Our work may include Family Systems Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Art/Play/Sandtray counseling interventions, Worden's Tasks of Mourning, Dual Processing Model of Grief and Narrative Therapy to help you make sense of your loss and integrate it into your life story. We may also use mindfulness and grounding practices to help you find moments of calm when emotions feel overwhelming.

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Here’s What to Expect

 

Week One: Intake
In our first session, we will discuss your loss and how it has impacted your life, relationships, and sense of self. We will create a plan that reflects your unique grief experience and define what healing looks like for you.

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Week Two and Beyond: Grief Counseling
During ongoing sessions, we will explore your emotions and experiences in depth. Together, we will identify patterns in your grief, learn coping skills for the waves of sadness and anger, and work toward rebuilding hope and connection. You will have the space to share memories, process unfinished feelings, and find your path forward in your own time.

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Who Benefits Most from Hope and Thrive Grief Counseling?

 

Grief and Loss Counseling is best for people who feel weighed down by loss and want to find a healthy way to move forward while still honoring what they have lost.

You will benefit from Grief Counseling if:

• You feel stuck in sadness or guilt and cannot move forward

• You are withdrawing from friends and family

• You are struggling to find motivation or meaning

• You feel lost or disconnected from your faith, values, or sense of purpose

• You are ready to find peace while keeping your loved one’s memory alive

 

Your Next Steps

 

Grieving can be lonely, but you do not have to go through it alone. With the right support, you can find your footing again and begin to experience moments of peace and even joy.
 

You can learn to live with your loss in a way that feels authentic and hopeful. You can rebuild connection with life while still holding space for what you have lost.

It is possible to heal. It is possible to find meaning again. You deserve support as you take each step forward on your journey through grief and toward hope.