Grief and Loss Counseling in Frankfort, IN.

My approach to grief counseling involves understanding the five phases of grief and moving towards eventual acceptance. Learning to understand, cope with, express and accept ones feelings about a lost loved one is the goal of grief and loss therapy. I also help clients to find ways to come to some kind of resolution of the loss and its impact on his or her life.

I have worked with many families who have gone through a time of grief and loss. Whether it is a death in the family or a divorce (which is commonly seen as a type of loss), I try to help individuals and families work through all the emotions that come along, from anger, sadness, and denial to feeling able to move forward in a new chapter in life. I also recommend support groups for all types of grief and loss - one of the best ways to heal is to be able to hear and relate to others who are in a similar situation.

Grief and loss can be experienced after a major life event like divorce, or the death of someone close to you. The time after a major loss of any kind is exceedingly difficult. So many different areas of your life are affected! Every day will feel different. Holidays aren't the same. Those around you may not understand the effects that the loss has had on you. Everyone grieves differently. When we work through your grieving process, you will not be rushed, and we will tailor it to your needs specifically.

You are hurting. Grief is physical, it's intense, and it's non-stop. It's also misunderstood and mismanaged in our culture which makes this heartbreak you are feeling even harder to bear. You do not have to go through this alone. There is nothing wrong with you and you have every reason to feel the way you do. I will help you navigate this life-altering thing step by step so that you can move forward and find joy again. Please reach out and continue in your journey of healing.

Loss of a relationship, job, an ability, a loved one, or even peace of mind due to a trauma are all examples of grief. When someone loses something or someone important to them, they often have feelings of sadness and difficulty functioning in life. If you are having difficulty interacting with friends and family or having difficulty finding the energy to get out of bed to face the day, talking with me about these feelings can help you to regain control of your life.

As an experienced Christian Counselor and ordained pastor, I’ve supported many men through the grief process. If you’re grieving, I will provide a supportive space for you to process your emotions. Because grief is a normal part of being human, I can’t take it away or rush you through it. However, I can help you identify barriers to grief, and help you prevent the grief process from becoming stuck. I know grief professionally. But I also know grief personally. Losing one of my best friends and my beloved grandparents was hard enough, but facing the untimely death of my father was, and is, a uniquely painful experience. If given the chance, I would be honored to help you process your grief.

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.

Painful feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, helplessness and outrage are not uncommon when a person is grieving. These feelings are a natural healing process that draws on the resilience of the individual and family. It is beneficial to receive therapy when the experience affects the person’s daily functions at home, work and socially. The goal is to assist the client in identifying specific emotions, then find healthy coping strategies that will help the client move through the grief process effectively and resume normal functioning.

At some time in our lives, grief and loss will become a part of our experience. Knowing where to turn for help and support can make the difference between a complete and sustaining healing process and a protracted period of emotional pain and suffering. At Chrysalis Connections, LLC, we understand how difficult it can be to process great loss and grief and strive to offer clients a safe and supportive environment to consider and heal from the emotional, mental, and spiritual woundings that often result during times of loss. If your season of loss is becoming difficult to bear, consider setting an appointment to assess your specific needs.

Everyone grieves over the loss of a loved one differently. Yet, there are stages that all human beings go through that brings challenges in life. But grief and loss is not always brought on by the death of loved one. Sometimes, life changes, such as a divorce, empty nest, a break up with a significant other may lead you into feelings of loss and deep discomfort. Help is here, just reach out and take a risk, call and set up your appointment today at: www.harmonycounselingcenter.com