Grief and Loss Counselling in Regina, SK.

Major losses are never “done”. When we can’t deal with devastating loss or trauma we may repress it. This psychological pain recurs & if further repressed, may become physical pain, psychosomatic illness or depression that we don't understand. Some of the most devastating losses, like those seen in sex addiction, or abuse come from our closest relationships & these can be the hardest to process. If we or our spouse have been unfaithful or we've been abused, we may need to mourn the traumatic change in relationship. You & I will work together to enable you to be strong enough to face your darkest hours & disarm the grief so that you can start to heal and be prepared for a brighter future.

Perhaps you have lost a loved one, experienced a life change that triggered feelings of grief, or are grieving loss or abuse from your past. If this is the case, I am truly sorry. I offer a place of warmth and acceptance. My approach is to extend compassion and kindness as you share your story with me. I provide a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and meaning in the loss. I would be honored to offer care and support you as you walk this difficult path towards healing.

When we risk loving another person we also risk losing them. Losing a loved one can be one of the most painful & difficult heartaches that we can go through in our lifetime. Whether it's a child, a parent, a spouse, a grandparent, or someone else to whom we are close; whether the death was sudden & unexpected or whether it had been long anticipated, our loss cannot be compared to the loss of someone else. Each person's grief is unique as is the process. Maureen understands the grieving process from a professional & personal perspective with the loss of her parents, spouse & young grandchild. She supports you with compassion, respect, & understanding as she works with you through your grief.

I have more than 30 years experience in pastoral and private settings, working with grief and loss due to death, separation, divorce, neglect, dysfunctional relationships, financial misfortune. Is nobody listening anymore? Or has everybody moved on and you are still stuck in the past? I will be able to share in your experience and help you move through the different seasons of grief and loss. I will also work with you if you are stuck in any season and struggle with pain and acceptance loss.

Grief is a normal response to loss. it is a process that takes time, and involves several phases. Loss occurs to everyone regarding a variety of life circumstances. In Grief and Loss Therapy I can help clients to understand their grief and the losses they are facing. I can help them to understand that what they are experiencing, and how they are feeling is normal and explainable. I can help clients find new meaning in their lives through the process of grief.

Grief is a part of life as eventually we lose people in our lives through death but also when a relationship ends. I help clients explore their feelings related to the person/animal they have lost and support their decisions in recovery. I feel that there is great strength in learning how others have gone through a grieving process, so recommending a support group may be part of my counseling. I use a grief recovery workbook with clients as well. I may also share my own experience of grief and recovery.

Elisabeth Scheepers is an experienced grief counsellor. Although grief can be perceived as a normal part of life, many clients experience intense and complicated grief reactions. With the help of an experienced counsellor they will feel understood and supported. Clients are given resources and tools that help them to cope and function better through the entire grief process.

After a significant loss or trauma, many people experience intense, sometimes incapacitating sadness and grief. Grief is usually a natural healing process; however, it can be experienced as immensely overwhelming when we have lost someone close to us or when our grief is complicated. My approach to supporting someone in the process of grieving is to help them learn strategies to be able to tolerate the wave of emotions that are inherent in grieving.

Grief is an emotion that we all experience for a variety of reasons. Often we feel that our grief is inappropriate or we are being encouraged to move past it. As with all emotions, grief is an important part of the individual experience. I work with clients to create time and space to grieve and resolve their grief. I use a blend of education and skill building to assist clients who are in the process of experiencing grief.

I allow you the time and space to explore and express all the feelings and thoughts you are having with regard to your loss. I anchor your experience to the grief cycle and I create hope that you will come through your grief. It’s important to me to honour your journey by way of complete acceptance of your mourning and your unique path through. Using talk therapy, journalling, narrative therapy and art therapy can be effective ways to express the array of thoughts and feelings you are having. As well, designing meaningful rituals aimed at commemorating your loss can help you feel better. By honoring your loss, in your own way, in your own time, will be key in moving through loss.

Expression through creativity after a loss can be very therapeutic, aiding you in expressing and releasing your own pain & stress. Expressive art can help you express feelings that are difficult to put into words. This art can help you re-connect with yourself and help you to carry your grief. Healing is not always easy, but by way of creative expression you will find comfort.

Everyone deals with grief and loss at some point in their lives and having someone to process the loss with can give relief from the emotions related to the loss. The feelings of grief and loss can be associated not only with bereavement, the loss of a relationship but it can also be part of the process of healing from violence and abuse. Strategies to manage feelings and process loss can be used to move you through the process of integrating this experience.

Grief is a natural reaction to loss. The death of a loved one is a major source of grief that leads individuals to Counselling, but grief results from many other losses as well. Grief is also very individual and everyone experiences grief in very individual and unique ways. Counselling is a safe place to begin to accept the reality of the loss. One can experience, explore memories and share emotions related to the loss. In counselling one can also explore small steps, both practical and emotional to adjust to the new reality and move toward the future.