Throughout life, we all experience a loss at some point. In fact, statistics show that 1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close to them before 18 years of age. Feelings of grief and loss are not always associated with death, but commonly surface after a loss of some kind – whether it is the death of a loved one, a severed relationship, a pregnancy, a pet, or a job.

When a person loses something or someone valuable to them, feelings of grief can be overwhelming. Grief can leave a person feeling sad, hopeless, isolated, irritable, and numb by affecting them mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s important to understand that healing from grief is a process and everyone copes with this emotion differently.

Many people don’t know what to say or do when a person is grieving. Therapy will help you:

·        Improve coping skills

·        Reduce feelings of blame and guilt

·        Explore and process emotions

Consider seeking professional support if feelings of grief do not ease over time.