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The Process Of Grief Counseling

By Jason Hughes


Losing a loved one can be extremely traumatic. You will go through many different emotions that range from guilt, anger, self blame and much sadness of course. This is not easy to deal with on your own. In fact, when you attempt to handle these emotions on your own, you may never find a way to cope. The pain will ease up over time, and it will even be difficult with grief counseling. However, with therapy, you will find that it can be easier to deal with.

It is very traumatic for the person who loses someone, especially when it happens by means of a car accident or during a kidnapping. This can affect you for the rest of your life unless you receive support. People who do receive counselling, however, will begin to see that there is a light at the other end of the tunnel. They will work in different ways so that post traumatic stress disorder does not become overwhelming for them and take over their lives.

Often, you just need someone to talk to and a person who will offer their compassion and understanding. Therapists, by nature have a lot of empathy to show for patients and the connection will develop over time. This connection will develop into a strong relationship. The amount of time that you need to heal will depend on different factors.

A group is different because you will begin to identify with them. You can begin to share what you have been through based on what they tell you. You will connect on a deeper level in this way. Of course, different types of therapies are for different people.

It is not easy to approach therapy. Many people are not able to become vulnerable. It is only natural and it takes much courage to get to this point. Many difficult emotions arise during this time. When you tell someone that you are in therapy, it may seem like you are week. However, it is just the opposite because you are actually courageous to take something like this on, and it is important to remember this.

It can be a time of confusion because you will be angry and you will want to blame your loved one. You will also want to blame God and you will feel bad about this. On the other hand, you will miss the person who has died. This is something that goes around in your mind on a daily basis.

There are practical things to take into consideration which are a lot more useful and healthy. Things like getting enough sleep, getting enough exercise, making sure that you socialize and sticking to a good eating plan are important aspects that you should think about. The therapist will reinforce this during the sessions, and this kind of check up is so important.

People who rely on this too much to help them over the next couple of years are not doing themselves any favours. You need to be able to talk about your problems. Of course, you need to be able to get into a routine. You need to be able to get out of bed, and focus on the practical issues. A counsellor will also help you with these areas in your life, because they are just as important.




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