Grief and Loss Counseling in Applewood, CO.

Sitting alone in grief can be the hardest thing to do. As I sit with you and allow some of what needs to be released to be released, my hope is that you feel a sense of safety and healing. We walk through the stages of grief at your own pace: honoring memories, hurting from loss, feeling the "ugly" feelings of hurt and loss, and working through the transition of what life looks like now. Your healing can only happen in your timing, there is no right or wrong.

Unfortunately grief and loss is a part of life. Loss of a loved one, a divorce, loss of a job are all reasons people experience grief. Everyone experiences a loss in their own way. I will help you deal with the grief you are experencing by allowing you to feel without judgement. I use techniques such as guided imagery and breathing techniques to help you face and feel your grief instead of burying it. Sometimes we never get over a loss but with support and help, you can get through it.

The death of a loved one is possibly the single most difficult experience that anyone can face. Seeking out counseling is a good way to handle the grief and loss that come after experiencing loss. Your counselor can help you explore the intense feelings of sadness and loss. Many people are expected to continue their normal daily activities after a loss, such as going to work and taking care of family. Therefore, they are unable to fully experience and explore their grief. Yet research has shown that the more deeply you can feel and understand your pain the better prepared you will be to move beyond your grief and re-enter normal life. Call today: (970) 227-2770.

There can be intense emotional pain associated with grief and loss. Sometimes we use unhealthy means of numbing the pain. My goal is to assist you in allowing yourself to go through the grieving process and get to the other side. When we experience a loss, grieving is the natural way of letting go of that which we can no longer have and allow space within us to open up to things we can have. This does not mean we forget or discard the person, item or situation we have lost but that we put things into a productive perspective. Therapeutic approaches: client-centered, relaxation techniques, emotion regulation, skill building and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

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.

Imagine feeling excited to wake up every day. Think of how it would feel to find joy in your hobbies, friends, and family. Instead of trying to escape your life, all you want to do is live your life to the fullest every day. Without the daily struggle of fighting your grief and loss, you have more clarity of all the reasons you have to be happy. By moving through your grief, you create space for joy and happiness with each breath you take.

Grief is not linear. After loss, the sadness comes unexpectedly. It waxes and wanes on its own. The only way to be with it is to let it move through you. If you try to bottle it up, it will come out later. It can also build in your system lead to other emotional difficulties. Grief is a natural process and it's important to let it happen. I'm here to support you in being with the grief in a compassionate, kind way.

The death of a loved one can be the most stressful event in a person’s life. I know how a wide array of emotions can be experienced, such as sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt, and despair. Changes in sleep patterns and appetite can occur, as well as physical illness. These are all normal parts of grieving and the feelings can ebb and flow over time. It is important to seek out a therapist who understands your loss. As a family therapist I am specialty trained to understand the impact of loss on your family and I can assist you through your bereavement process.

Connecting to our experiences of grief & loss means connecting to ourselves again. As people, a common experience we share is that of loss. Sometimes a loss is a death, or the end of a relationship. Other times it may be result from a change in a persons health, possessional or security loss, or dreams and desires. The impact of a loss resonates through various parts of our life. The impact my be our sleep, nutrition, motivation, mood, relationships, job, or even passions/hobbies. It can feel overwhelming to sort out all the feelings and experiences. Counseling gives you a space to safely unload your experiences, receive validation, and create steps to reconnect to yourself and your life.

Greif and loss are inevitable in life and there isn't a standard timetable or way in which we may find resolution. In some cases the goal isn't to resolve our grieving as much as learn to live with loss. I take an individual approach to living with grief and loss. We can use mindfulness techniques to be able to experience our pain in order to allow our emotions to be expressed.

True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, individuals, elders, couples, and families. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I provide a wide variety of evidence-based treatment approaches. Which means that all the therapy that I implement is highly researched and therefore, proven to work, if followed correctly. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest.

You are in need of a safe place to grieve the loss of someone or something very special to you. Dr. Bruce Rumsey provides this safety for those suffering from grief & loss to many individuals grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, their health, a job, their safety, and so on. Imagine. You are not alone on your journey. The emotions and details of this loss deserve a thoughtful and competent ear to better understand how you can move forward. [Schedule your FREE 50 In-Office consultation with Master Counselor Dr. Bruce Rumsey at (303) 868.7246]

I offer grief and loss counseling in Northern Colorado to help you overcome the debilitating affects of losing a loved one. Nothing can replace what you lost, but there is hope for healing from the loss and finding new ways to experience happiness. Find out if grief and loss counseling is right for you. Call to schedule your free consultation today.