Bereavement Counselling

We grieve when a loved one dies. It’s a perfectly normal and natural emotional response to loss. However grief is not just ‘sadness’. It is often a progression of different emotions such as shock, anger, anxiety, numbness etc. The grieving process, in which many emotions are experienced can take days, weeks, months or years. Some people may experience some emotions with one loss but different emotions to another depending on the relationship with the deceased. There is no set itinerary or time limit. It can be helpful to be patient with yourself and others who may be grieving also.

However if the emotional response is overwhelming, or if someone gets ‘stuck’ at one of the grieving stages so that it effects other relationships, education or employment then perhaps talking to a bereavement counsellor could help.

Exploring your emotions in bereavement counselling, talking about the relationship with the deceased and what the loss means in your life without feeling guilty or feeling judged can help immensely. Recognising and understanding the emotional impact of the loss and seeking help when its needed can be a sign of strength. In counselling you can begin to accept the loss and regulate how your feelings and sensations.

 

If you have been bereaved and feel you may benefit from bereavement counselling then contact Sentient Counselling.

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