Grief and Loss Counseling in Rathdrum, ID.

Many of us feel like "the biggest loser" sometimes, not from weight loss, but from bereavement and rejection. Dr. Ray comforts those who grieve through compassion, and confronts unhealthy defenses through holding up a mirror to let clients see more clearly their "stinkin' thinkin' " that gets in the way of growth and healing. To get some help with grief and loss, call Dr. Ray at 509.466.6632.

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.

I support clients through grief and loss by helping you to understand the phases of grief, set expectations of what the the grieving process will look like, and understanding how to balance the need to continue living with the need to mourn the loss. Grief can be complex and bring out many emotional shifts that are at first confusing and hard to understand. Though grief and loss therapy, you will be supported in understanding your unique grieving process and how to work through each stage.