Grief and Loss Counselling in Kitscoty, AB.

Loss is an inevitable aspect of human life, but often incredibly difficult to come to terms with. I work with people struggling to understand and process the pain of loss, be it death, break up/divoce, alienation from loved ones, job loss or empty nest experiences. Some loss is traumatic, such as that characterized by sudden, overwelming, and out of the ordinary situations which result in feelings of powerlessness, anger and fear.

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.

Grief is a potential reaction to a loss of any kind whether through death, divorce, abandonment, separation, job loss, illness, disease diagnosis, kids leaving home, etc. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, confusion, isolation or abandonment can result. Friends and family may not know what to say or how to provide support. A trained professional, who is profoundly sympathetic, respectful and empathetic, with the skills required to help one navigate through this difficult time, can be critical in helping one regain equilibrium.

Losing someone or something that is close to us, can leave us feeling as though we have a gaping hole in our hearts. Grief and Loss counselling will help you feel less alone during this time of struggle and provide the support needed to find new ways to flourish. It's incredible what kind of growth and new meaning can come from allowing ourselves to be transformed for the better by our loss.

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.

Reaching out to someone when you are struggling with loss can be a daunting experience. A safe place to show your emotion and not feel judged for your thoughts and feelings, even months and years after your loss is important to your healing. I make sure you will learn supportive strategies to help your body and mind when dealing with grief and loss

I help people process through their grief experience by providing a safe place to express emotion, think through their situation, and move towards acceptance and a return to a regular routine. I use specific techniques to drain emotion and reduce the intensity of the emotions you experience. Grief work is about moving through the stages of grief so that the grief experience does not become stuck and so they can return to a higher level of functioning.