Grief and Loss Counseling in Wells Branch, TX.

Grief and loss are unavoidable in this life. I can provide you a safe and comforting relationship in which to share, process and release the emotional, spiritual, and life impact of the loss you have experienced. You will not be alone. I will walk with you. We will progress together through the dark valley on our way to the other side. Together, we will help you find and live life again.

My approach to grief and loss includes an Adlerian, holistic perspective. I believe that an integral part of healing from any loss includes work that helps the individual derive the meaning of the loss. I will help you work through the pain, meeting you at whatever stage you are at in the grief cycle. We will pay particular attention to your whole body, mind, and spirit: where/how you physically feel the loss, the thoughts you are telling yourself, and enhancing your spirit with therapeutic tools in session. You will use these tools to help you recover and function more fully in your personal/professional relationships. EMDR can be used as a very effective for grief/loss therapeutic tool.

The grief process is often difficult and confusing. There are 80,000 books, blogs, and techniques out there to help you grieve "correctly." Sometimes, the "correct" way only leads to frustration and increased grief when it doesn't work for you. I believe each person needs to learn how to grieve in their own way. I work with you to help you understand what your process will be and how it can be most effective for you.

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 and loss, regardless of the source, has a life of it's own. Being with a grieving person means listening, solace, and showing respect for their loss. Depending on the the person and their personal efficacy, I offer a variety of behaviors they can do to lessen the pain and give them respite until more time has passed which will, in and of itself decrease suffering and renew hope in their future.

Losing a loved one or someone we care deeply for is not easy. Even though we know death is predetermined, it doesn't make it easier for us to accept, and we never quite know how it will affect us. My work in grief and loss is to help you explore these emotions in a safe and compassionate way. I'd love to speak with you more about how Austin Trauma Therapy Center can help you.

Having been through grief and loss in life, I feel somewhat equipped to help others make sense of their own transition. I have worked with clients who have lost children and other loved ones. Just Mind, our company, works with the Flatwater Foundation which provides no cost to the client counseling for those affected by cancer. To qualify, one must contact Flatwater directly, Wonders and Worries, or Texas Oncology. Working in this area is personally rewarding to me since my father had cancer (he's better now) but it made me understand some of the different journey's people can take with cancer. Our therapists have over 20 years of experience in this area.

Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. There is no one size fits all or a right way or wrong way. But sometimes there are expectations, whether from well meaning friends, family, coworkers, etc., that give the message that grieving has to be done in a certain way. Or has to adhere to a certain timeline. This simply is not the case. I work with clients to help grieve in their own way and in their own time. I can help with the waves of different emotions that can sometimes take you off guard. Whether grief is felt due to death or the ending of a significant relationship, you don't have to go through this by yourself. Contact me today.

A job loss, a close relative's or friend's move, a physical disability,a new stage in life are losses. Losses occur all through one's lifetime. Some losses can feel as if the ground upon which you stand is shaky and unreliable. Those losses bring about questions concerning identity and an unknown future. Meaningful losses involve close relationships. In counseling, you will find an opportunity to grieve that loss, an understanding of the symptoms of loss, and continue on the path of healing. Grieving is a roller coaster ride that some days will involve acceptance and other days involve anger, sadness, and aloneness.

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. .

The best way I can describe the grief experience is that everything feels surreal and our brain feels like it's under water. Sometimes we can't make a complete thought. Often we feel disconnected from others. Other times our pain is so intense we feel that if it doesn't ease up, we might die from it. Our "normal" is disrupted and between the time we pass from our old normal to a new normal we travel through intense emotions. We can experience grief because someone we loved died. But we also experience grief from other losses, such a divorce, lost jobs, news of sickness or chronic illness, friendships, moving to new cities. Simply put, change, even small ones can create a grief response.

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.

Loss often leaves us drowning in an unknown ocean and can be stormy seas to navigate on your own. A new way of living is required in the absence of familiar surroundings and patterns. Whether losing a job or a spouse, either through death, divorce or some unexpected circumstance, missing what once was, even if it is by our choice, is a natural response. Yet, the process of letting go is hard. Life Practice offers calm harbor in transitional times of tempest. Help with changing to the new can be what keeps us afloat from the undertow of despair . We'd be honored to provide guidance, anchorage and safe haven as you find your sails for a new life.

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 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.

Everyday we experience the ending of something past and the beginning of something new. However, what is often missing is the time to honor and say good bye to what is gone. Rushing forward, in an effort to move on, usually means that we simply shove our emotions down. Until we can sit with the emotions and integrate them internally, we cannot truly move on. Experiencing grief is not as painful and denying it. I would love to begin the journey with you. www.melissaquiter.com

When we get stuck in grief, it is as if we are trapped in amber. We cannot move forward with our lives. By learning to release deep, painful emotions, we find ways to return to life and renew important relationships with ourselves, our families and within our communities. Discover a safe, healing space to release strong feelings. Learn to express emotions without being overwhelmed. I am a compassionate witness and together we can create the opportunity for healing that you are seeking.