What type of counseling is needed when a person cannot get over the grief of losing a loved one?
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Roanoke, VA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
How does grief and loss counseling work?
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Roanoke, VA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
Signs I should seek grief counseling
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
What counseling theory is best for grief?
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Is grief counseling conducted in person or online?
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How long does grief counseling last?
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Need more help deciding?
Roanoke Grief Counseling – Therapy for Loss and Bereavement
Thriveworks Roanoke Grief Counseling was established for the purpose of helping you to live a happy and successful life, and we believe that helping you to process and work through your time of grieving is a vital step toward helping you to regain your joy and happiness.
At Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling, our team of highly trained, licensed professionals are ready to help you process your loss and find the “you” that you used to be.
What Are the Symptoms of Grief?
The following symptoms of grief can include the following:
- Intense sadness or sorrow
- Persistent feelings of emptiness or numbness
- Shock or disbelief
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
- Fatigue or low energy
- Irritability or anger
- Guilt or self-blame
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches
- Preoccupation with thoughts or memories of the deceased
- Emotional numbness or detachment
How Can Thriveworks Treat Grief?
Individual therapy offers personalized support and exploration of emotions in a one-on-one setting.
- Group therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences and learn from others who are also grieving.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns associated with grief, promoting healthier coping mechanisms.
- Mindfulness-based therapy focuses on cultivating awareness and acceptance of emotions related to grief, reducing distress and promoting resilience.
- Narrative therapy allows individuals to explore and reconstruct their understanding of their grief story, empowering them to find meaning and create a new narrative.
Schedule with Thriveworks?
At Thriveworks Counseling Roanoke, we accept a variety of insurance plans. Our grief counselors and therapists are ready to help you process your grief as soon as you reach out. Call Thriveworks Roanoke Counseling today at (540) 788-5090.
