Grief and Loss Counselling in Lloydminster, AB.

Loss is an inevitable aspect of human life, but often incredibly difficult to come to terms with. I work with people struggling to understand and process the pain of loss, be it death, break up/divoce, alienation from loved ones, job loss or empty nest experiences. Some loss is traumatic, such as that characterized by sudden, overwelming, and out of the ordinary situations which result in feelings of powerlessness, anger and fear.

Grief is a potential reaction to a loss of any kind whether through death, divorce, abandonment, separation, job loss, illness, disease diagnosis, kids leaving home, etc. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, confusion, isolation or abandonment can result. Friends and family may not know what to say or how to provide support. A trained professional, who is profoundly sympathetic, respectful and empathetic, with the skills required to help one navigate through this difficult time, can be critical in helping one regain equilibrium.

Grief is a normal response to loss. Together we can help you feel less alone as you make your way through the rivers of grief and forests of sadness. I believe no matter how much pain we are in, something inside us is stronger than pain. Accommodating the process of grief and its effects do not have to be processed alone. You can get through this pain, and there is a path back to feeling alive again. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule. Secure, and completely confidential, to assist you in the healing process around mourning , and provide comfort to the bereaved.

At Living Well we journey along side our clients suffering from a loss & offer respect as clients work through their grief. In addition to grief/loss you may be suffering with anxiety or depression, difficult decisions, family concerns & so forth. As such, we attempt to understand all that is going on and then recommend a therapist that's right for you.

I help people process through their grief experience by providing a safe place to express emotion, think through their situation, and move towards acceptance and a return to a regular routine. I use specific techniques to drain emotion and reduce the intensity of the emotions you experience. Grief work is about moving through the stages of grief so that the grief experience does not become stuck and so they can return to a higher level of functioning.

When we are facing grief and loss, there is often a complex web of emotions and many layers of meaning-making to encounter in our healing process. The path is never linear. The timeline requires sensitivity and nuance. Compassion, patience and the ability to hold seemingly contradictory feelings are paramount. With gentle presence, we can hold the magnitude and the subtleties of this experience moving step by step towards healing.

Reaching out to someone when you are struggling with loss can be a daunting experience. A safe place to show your emotion and not feel judged for your thoughts and feelings, even months and years after your loss is important to your healing. I make sure you will learn supportive strategies to help your body and mind when dealing with grief and loss

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. You are hurting now, and I understand that. I have been a psychologist since 1986 with plenty of hard-earned wisdom. I too have experienced grief and loss many times in my life. I can help. Let us chat about the pain you are feeling now. Book with me right now by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112