Loss or Grief therapists in Fernie, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Loss or Grief
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Grief is a natural response to a loss. Losses often involve a death of a partner, family member, friend, or pet. Feelings associated with grief vary but can include sadness, anger, guilt, regret, and helplessness. The way in which individuals adapt to a loss depends on a variety of factors such as coping style, age, beliefs, and personality variables. In order to assist clients with working through their grief issues I largely work from the task theory perspective developed by psychologist J.W. Worden. His model is referred to as the Four Tasks of Mourning.
The Tasks of Mourning are as follows:
Task 1: To accept the reality of the loss.
Task 2: To process the pain of grief.
Task 3: To adjust to a life without the deceased.
Adjusting adaptively often includes making external, internal, and spiritual adjustments.
Task 4: To maintain a continuing bond with the deceased while embarking on a new life.
Individuals experiencing grief may be struggling with at least one of the four tasks of mourning. A major reason for the model’s effectiveness is that the tasks imply that clients can actively do something to manage their grief symptoms. As we collaboratively explore the tasks of mourning and identify the areas that are challenging to work through, clients gain an understanding of how their thoughts, emotions, or behaviours have prevented them from adaptively moving through the grief process.
Clients may also notice how their coping styles have prevented them from grieving effectively with past losses. As they move through the tasks of mourning they often develop a sense of control over their lives, which is a crucial step in alleviating feelings of helplessness. Additionally, clients give themselves the permission to embark on a new life while finding meaningful ways of staying connected to what was lost.
13 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Rena Chinn
Therapist, LMHC, MACP, MBA
Helping clients cope with loss.
13 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Celia Yeung
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A., B.Ed., MC (Counselling), CCC
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one or the end of a significant relationship? Are you wondering how you are going to get through this devastating time and when you can feel like yourself again? Grief or loss can show up in different ways in a person's life and can change a person in complex ways. You may be in survival mode or experiencing emotions, like anger or fear, that you have not experienced as intensely as before. Counselling is a safe space where you can express yourself freely, process the grief and loss, and learn to live your life in a new way. Please reach out by email with any questions or to book a free 15 to 20 minute phone consult to see if I would be a good fit to support you through this challenging time.
5 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
Grief is a natural process we all experience. When grief becomes complex or elongated, we can suffer unnecessarily.
15 Years Experience
Loss or Grief
Satu Springer
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, MTC, RCS
The loss of a loved one can be very challenging for many people. This is normal, but sometimes it brings some ease to have someone guide you thru the process.
17 Years Experience