Grief and Loss Counselling in Cranbrook, BC.

Grief and loss can be caused by many different events in life and we all respond to our feelings of grief and loss differently. Grief and loss can include: Death of a loved one, separation or divorce, loss of a relationship, loss of a job, empty nest transitions, retirement, job relocation or loss of a pet, to name a few. Bettina will compassionately help you through this difficult time of grief and loss, so you are able to move through the difficult stages with more support, compassion and understanding of yourself.

Helping people work through their grief and loss is often about encouraging their healing process. This healing process is natural and yet we can get stuck. With compicated grief issues it can be helpful to have a counsellor facititate the client with caring and compassion to further the healing. People need to come away from counselling ultimately believeing that their is hope for a less painful, brighter future.

There are two components to grieving. Grief is the internal feelings and thoughts, mourning is external expression of those feelings and thoughts. It is important to be able to do both. Counselling gives you a safe, understanding place to accomplish this. Support early in the grieving process will ensure complete integration of your loss. Call in today.

I learned (through painfully acquisition) "the only way out of is through". Humans can avoid feeling the stages of grief for a remarkable amount of time. Not not forever. Wherever you find yourself in the grief and loss process, I can help you feel the feelings and make your way through. The loss will always be there, but you don't need to make the journey to resolution alone.

When losing someone or something important to us, it can take lots time to adjust and learn to live our life without that person, thing or way of life. Either it is the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, loss of a pet, loss of a job or important possessions, change to your way of life, grieving is a normal response to a life event and bottling it up can create damage or even harm to a person. It can take time to adjust and accept to learn to live life without that person, thing or way of life. When it gets too challenging or overwhelming, or if it gets in a way of living a healthy life, sometimes turning to professional support can help getting through this challenging event.

Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D approaches issues of grief & loss through the lens of innovation----instead of growing the same neural networks responsible for the pain in weekly therapy sessions, we reset the brain to move forward quicker and efficiently by working on the stuck limbic system so as to empower the person with more success and traction. For no one wants to stay in a grief mode for too long; but when you don’t include the brain in your work with someone, you risk describing the water to them while they drown and calling it success. Contact Grey Matters International, Inc now at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Life can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Whether it is the death of a loved one, an injury, illness or unemployment, any kind of loss can be difficult to adjust to. Counselling aims to help you cope and grieve your loss in a helpful way, without ignoring it or minimizing its significance, so you can begin your healing journey and move forward.

Grief and Loss can be some of the most devastating of Life's experiences. I offer an empathetic and compassionate space for you to express what you are going through using ONLINE tools like video conferencing, email and text supports. Slowly and gently, and let's journey down this path together using Mindfulness techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I may encourage aspects of your own spirituality or faith (if applicable), to support and comfort you.

Grief therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps you to cope with grief and mourning after the death of a loved one. Loss can result from a number of things including relationships that end, careers that do not work out and other personal losses that result in painful emotions. Support is a necessary component of healing. Often grief therapy is utilized when the natural process of grieving is interrupted by life circumstances.