Therapy for Grief & Loss in Decatur, Atlanta, and Georgia
Loss is painful. The process of grieving our losses can also be uncomfortable or downright miserable. Fortunately, you don’t have to work through the pain of loss and grief on your own. There’s no instant fix for what you’re going through, but therapy for grief and loss in the Decatur office of Fleurish Psychotherapy can help you to develop new skills to process your grief and start living a life that’s a little more peaceful and satisfying.
Does My Situation “Count” as a Loss?
When we hear therapy for grief and loss, many of us assume the topic is bereavement, which is the specific kind of grief associated with the death of a loved one. However, grief can happen after any kind of loss. The end of a long-term relationship, the loss of a pet, unexpected change in career, becoming an empty nester, or any other kind of loss can trigger some difficult emotions and thoughts. If you’re struggling after a big change, it absolutely “counts” as a loss, and working with a therapist can help.
Everyone Else is Moving on, but I’m Not Ready – Is There Something Wrong with Me?
When it comes to processing grief and loss, there is no right or wrong way to grieve or a specific amount of time to spend grieving. It can be hard to fight the urge to compare your own grief experience to that of others, but no matter how tempting it is, fight the urge. You will feel how you feel, and when you’re ready to feel better – you will. That being said, if your grief is impacting your ability to work, go to school, or just generally live a satisfying day to day life, therapy can help. When you work with a therapist, they can help you to honor and express the grief you’re experiencing while learning ways to cope with the painful situation and start feeling greater amounts of joy and fulfillment again.
What Happens During Grief Therapy?
During your initial therapy session for grief and loss, we’ll talk about what events lead you to choose counseling. Your therapist will talk to you about your goals and help you to develop a plan to grieve fully while making space to live a joyful life again. Just like the grieving process, therapy for grief and loss will be different for everyone. Some people begin feeling significantly better after just a few visits, but others, continue working with a therapist for a longer period. We always want the counseling process to move at your pace, so be sure to let your therapist know if things are going too fast. We want to honor your grieving process while encouraging you to take the difficult first steps to move forward and begin healing.
Let's Take the First Step of Your Journey Together
Taking the first step to feeling better and living a more meaningful life isn’t easy, but you don’t have to take that step alone. Reach out to the Fleurish Psychotherapy team today, and one of our skilled therapists will take that step with you. When you’re ready, let’s get started.