Our counselors offer grief counseling in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Losing someone you’re close with—be it a parent, a brother, a sister, or a spouse—can be an extremely painful and all-around emotional experience. Other losses, like the loss of a pet, a miscarriage, or even the loss of a job can prove to be just as painful. The common denominator is that these endeavors involve letting go of an important part of our lives and facing tough emotions like anger, confusion, and despair.

Grieving any sort of loss can be agonizing. And often, grieving properly requires an ample amount of support, of which a grief counselor can provide. Grief counselors specialize in helping people through their grief process, from accepting their loss to managing the difficult emotions that accompany it. These experts help people who just recently experienced a great loss as well as those who have been grieving for quite some time now. Grief counselors can provide the right help and support at any stage of the grief process.

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” –Vicki Harrison

If you have recently lost a loved one, suffered a miscarriage, or experienced a professional loss, consider working with a grief counselor at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale in Broward County. Our grief counselors know how important it is to grieve well and sort through all of the feelings that come with these tough losses. They can offer you the right help and support. To schedule an appointment, give Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, FL a call at (754) 400-5514.

What Is Grief? Am I Grieving Properly?

Grief simply refers to one’s response to loss. There are different grief responses, including normal grief and complicated grief. The former is characterized by feelings like distress as well as behaviors like the inability to go normally about one’s life after their loss. The good news is that with the right support, those who experience normal grief can get through it and live happily again. Complicated grief, however, is a little more complex. This type of grief response is characterized by intense feelings, like despair and anger, which the individual experiences for an extended period of time. Oftentimes, those with complicated grief need a little extra help or support during this time.

You might be experiencing complicated grief—and require a little extra help, which you can find in grief counseling at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale in Broward, FL—if you present the following symptoms for 6 months or longer:

• You feel completely overwhelmed by emotions
• Your grief takes over when you’re reminded of your loss
• You can’t stop thinking about your loss throughout your day
• You obsess over the loved one’s possessions
• You’ve made extreme lifestyle changes in response to your loss
• You engage in rebellious or destructive behavior
• You feel a deep level of despair on dates associated with the loss
• You refuse to talk to loved ones about your loss
• You have become severely fearful of your own death

One might experience complicated grief in a few different ways. If you are experiencing any of the above, be sure to reach out for help. You do not have to go through this alone. A grief counselor at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, FL can help you manage these symptoms, process your loss, and heal so that you can move forward with your life. Our main goal is to help you live a happy, healthy life again.

Schedule a Grief Counseling Appointment at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale in Broward County

Are you looking for Broward therapy after losing a loved one? The grief counselors at Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale want to join you on your healing journey. They can offer you the right help and support that will enable you to process your loss, work through the tough emotions you are experiencing, and more. Additionally, we can offer a safe, nonjudgmental, and comfortable space for opening up about your loss and talking with your grief counselor.

If you are ready to set up a grief counseling appointment, reach out to Thriveworks Fort Lauderdale. Call us at (754) 400 5514 to meet with one of our skilled, caring providers. We look forward to it.