Grief and Loss Counseling in St. Hedwig, TX.

Men, sometimes we just feel we need to be the strong one - the one others lean on. But, there comes a time when we need to grieve also...to experience and express the loss we have had. Easy? No. Necessary? Yes. And, we often do not have a role model on how to do this: that is where I come in. I can be your guide on how to process the loss and learn to live going forward. Give me a call and we can talk about how I can help.

I work with clients facing grief and loss by allowing them to work through the often confusing and overwhelming feelings of shock, denial, bargaining, sadness and acceptance. The stages of grief do not fit a linear pattern and it is normal to vacillate between feelings and sometimes to regress. Together, we sort through the emotions in order to move towards a path of acceptance and the allowance of future joy.

Grief is hard. Grief is natural. Animals grieve. Grief is something we feel deep in our bodies and can be disorienting and destabilizing. Grief brings up questions about who we are, the world, the existence or goodness of God, and purpose and futility of life. Dealing with grief, especially when the loss is traumatic and unexpected, requires a slow and tender space to allow the grief to move through our body and to settle in our hearts with warmth and memory. I am here to help you grieve the loss of your loved one, experience, health , future or even your beloved pet. .

Grief is a normal reaction to a loss. . . The loss can be, of a loved one, self worth, integrity, a dream, anything that leaves us with an empty spot. .. It can show up as denial, depression, anxiety, fear, guilt, anger, in any combination, and people often see these feelings as problems.... In fact, as bad as they feel, as painful as they are, they are part of the solution. Counseling can help with healing, and in doing so, ease the painful days.

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.

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.

Grieving a loved one, an unfortunate experience that has occurred, or even a hopeful experience that has not occurred, can bring about many emotions. The stages of grief can be complex. I would like to assist you in a nonjudgmental, caring, and therapeutic environment. I use an eclectic approach to counseling. This means that I am trained in numerous therapeutic approaches. In a counseling session we will explore emotional and cognitive barriers, past and present relationships, and collaboratively devise therapy goals.

Grief and loss is, unfortunately, a normal part of living. There is no single "correct" way to grieve: different cultures and even individuals from the same culture grieve differently. The only consistent feature is that grief takes time. The most effective thing anyone can do for someone grieving is to be there—to listen, to empathize, to walk along with the grief. There is no "fixing" grief. But counseling can help prevent normal grief from developing into major depression or other mental health conditions.

Every kind of grief as well as each person's journey through grief is unique. Sometimes you may feel like you are losing your mind, but it is all a part of the grief process. Your pain, confusion and frustration is all a natural part of grief and if you have other loved ones journeying through grief along with you, there is often great relief found in talking about your grief jouney with someone removed from your family. I would consider it an honor to be that person and to help you in any way I can.

As human beings, experiencing losses is a natural and normal part of life. However, if you feel your sense of loss is too intense or prolonged, you may benefit from having a qualified professional assess your particular grieving process. If treatment is indicated, it may prevent, lessen, or eliminate unneccessary complications. Call me if you wish to be evaluated.