Grief and Loss Counselling in Innisfail, AB.

Grief counseling helps people cope with grief and mourning following the loss of a loved one or due to major life changes that trigger feelings of grief (i.e. job loss or divorce). It provides a space for individuals to work through and process the complex emotions surrounding loss. Healthy grieving results in remembering the loss with a newfound sense of peace, rather than searing pain.

It is natural to grieve in our own individual way after suffering a loss. This can be the loss of a beloved life partner or family member. Strong emotional pain can also be experienced at the loss of a way of life or even the end of a career. If you are stuck and need some support to regain your balance please call me. You need not walk this path alone.

The pain and hurt of loss is a humbling and heavy journey. It can feel like feeling your way through the darkness. Giving yourself the space and time to process and work through these difficult and and sad times are fundamental to gaining perspective and balance. When working with grief and loss, my intention is to provide a safe and compassionate space in which each individual can explore and heal and learn to live again with passion and meaning.

Dealing with the loss of an important person is always one of the hardest thing to do. Using a scientifcally savvy approach to bereavement does not mean that we do not use the concept of soul. Understanding the complexity of what happens to us must always been one the most important goals for counseling; and grief, pain and sorrow are often deeper than many people think.

Are you struggling with a recent loss in your life? Is this loss causing difficulty in your ability work or is it affecting your relationships with loved ones? At Mah's Counselling Services I use a variety of therapies to help you cope with your loss such as Emotionally Focused therapy and Narrative therapy. You do not have to struggle alone with your loss. Call today to book an appointment.

Grief and loss are unique to the individual and can take many forms. What one person may consider a relatively minor loss, may cause another to experience considerable difficulty. Many children are told "not to be a baby" or to "keep a stiff upper lip", and find themselves having to work through unresolved grieve many years later. Such methods as EMDR, CPT, or simply empathic listening can help resolve grief issues.

Grief is a circular process that evolves over the course of ones life. People grieve all change and transition in addition to trauma and loss. Disturbances such as anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, and anger to name a few are feelings inherent in the grieving process. When an individual is grieving numerous experiences or events it results in compounded and/or traumatic grief. It is essential to employ patience and mindfulness in walking through these stages.

Unresolved grief and loss can impact current and future relationships. Working with a mental health professional to resolve issues or assist you to move through the grief and loss process is important in the healing process. Therapy can be helpful to move your life forward and improve current relationships. It can assist you to live your life in the healthiest manner.

Clients can expect a client centered, supportive and informative understanding of what to expect regarding grief and loss issues as well as how to work through these issues through hands-on therapeutic techniques. I currently use some emotionally focused therapy techniques as well as models from three different grief cycles for grief issues which can include anything from death and loss of a loved one to giving up substances or breakup of a relationship.