When people think of grief, they automatically think of someone dying. While death does fall under the grief umbrella, so do many other experiences. This might include the loss of a job or a job change; a move out of state or away from family; a health diagnosis; a divorce or remarriage; or the end of a relationship.

Grief doesn't follow a linear path; it often feels like a roller coaster ride. Some days you cannot stop crying and don't think you can go on in life. Other days, you think of a memory that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh. The emotions come in waves and they can sometimes feel overwhelming like you're drowning in them. You might find it difficult to concentrate on a task, experience forgetfulness, avoid certain people and places, and feel like you've lost a sense of purpose.

Grief therapy provides a safe and comforting space that allows you to process your grief on your own timeline. Healing does not mean forgetting. Grief therapy helps you integrate the loss into your life, remember meaningful memories, and continue moving forward while honoring what has been lost.