Grief and Loss Counselling in Carstairs, AB.

Many people reach out for help to deal with grief or loss of a friend or family member. Its important to remember to be kind to your self during this time there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Its also important to remember a person can miss or grieve the loss of not only people but also jobs, events, trips, freedom, health and a number of other things As you process your memories of a person or an event you will be contained in a safe environment with acceptance and care.

Our approach to grief and loss focuses on providing a safe space for individuals to express emotions and process the things they have been though in a safe space. Our counsellors use empathetic listening and validation to normalize the journey of grieving. Techniques like talk therapy, mindfulness, and creating rituals for remembrance help clients navigate emotions, find meaning, and adapt to life after loss. The goal is to support healing and foster resilience while honouring the unique aspects of each person's grief experience.

Grief and bereavement are very normal responses to loss. However, the experience of grief and bereavement can be extremely difficult and feel paralyzing or overwhelming. Whether you have lost a loved one, a beloved pet, or have experienced a change in ability or circumstance, I can help you explore loss, learn tools to process grief, and build a plan for coping.

Loss can happen at any point in life. The struggle can be particularly damaging when faced with multiple losses through fertility challenges. Loss can be traumatic and swept under the carpet. Your story is important, your feelings are important and I will create a safe place for you to explore your loss and move towards healing. Your response to your own feelings of loss is unique to you. There is no right or wrong. You are accepted for who you are and where you are at in your own process.

Do you find yourself thinking about all of the ways that you could have or should have prevented that painful thing from happening? Sentences starting with "If only I", "If only they", "I should have", I shouldn't have" are all thoughts brought on by grief and loss and the desperation to change painful experiences and life events that result in loss. Do you revisit painful losses or feel trapped by grief that has a grip on you that will not let go? At Mindful Centre we understand grief and loss and we can help you to process the pain while honoring the ones you love and finding comfort and healing.

In supporting a client through grief and loss, I help clients accept their grief without judgment, while guiding them to identify their values and commit to actions that align with those values despite the pain. With clients, I explore how their story of loss is unfolding, giving space for them to reframe their experience and find meaning in the midst of their sorrow. I also support clients in understanding and healing any internal parts of themselves that may be in conflict or overwhelmed by grief. Together, we create a path to healing that honors the pain of loss while allowing space for growth and resilience.

Grief and loss counseling is provided for all members of the family. Grief and loss can complicate all areas of family life and make parenting difficult during this season. Keystone offers support to parents who are grieving and to parents who are trying to understand and support their grieving child. It is also sometimes difficult understanding how to help a grieving child. Keystone provides a developmentally appropriate perspective on grief and provides counseling to those going through this journey.