Grief and Loss Counselling in Lloydminster, AB.

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.

Grief can come about in many different ways - loss of a person, loss of a job, a breakup, change in lifestyle (e.g. pre- and post-pandemic changes). Regardless of the type of loss, it can be difficult to process. We want to help you manage and grieve this loss in the most supported way, which can assist in easing the pain associated with it. We are psychologists in Calgary and online that can help you with this both virtually online and in-person.

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.

Are you feeling lost and overwhelmed after a loved one has passed away or a partner has left? Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, or focus on your daily tasks? Grief can be a heavy burden, but you don't have to carry it alone. As a specialist in grief counselling, I can help you find a way through. By combining both warmth and compassion, as well as evidenced-based techniques, I can help you make sense of your loss. Together, we can find relief from the pain, while still honouring the memory of the person you've lost. If you're ready to start feeling better, don't hesitate to call.

My approach to grief and loss therapy is to increase my client's understanding of grief and loss and to help normalize and embrace their emotions during the grieving process. It is important to validate the past (because everyone grieves differently), adjust to the present (focusing on new skills and strategies while restructuring identity and roles), and redefine the future without their loved one while identifying hope and purpose.

While grief and transition are a natural part of life, we are still often overwhelmed by sadness, anger and all the confusing emotions that come with loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve—just your body and mind doing what it can to process the pain of major life change and the loss of how things were. Working with me means compassionate care that helps you to approach and feel your feelings in a safe way, taking things one step at a time. I promise you that all grief can be transformed into a gentle honouring of who or what was lost. I would be happy to team up with you in your journey towards peace and acceptance.

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

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.