Loss or Grief therapists in Peachland, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Loss or Grief
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Loss and grief is honoured in some socieities and avoided in others. There is beauty and benefit for processing both in helpful ways and not getting stuck in either. There are times we can plan for these things in advance and there are times when it just happens and we are thrown into a live situation, while others have been impacting for years. Understanding and working with the needs associated with loss and grief, can change your life.
18 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
Loss or Grief
Shaunna Grams, Grams Counselling Services Inc.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Grief and bereavement are difficult experiences that need to be acknowledged. Loss, disappointment and pain are felt by all of us but are often given little air time or processing. Grief matters as it points us toward what we value and hope for. Better understanding your grief or bereavement encounters helps move us through experiences versus feeling stuck in them.
13 Years Experience
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
Elena Serra
Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (RP-Q)
Everyone grieves differently. I use a gentle, humanistic and person-centered approach to help clients process loss or grief.
5 Years Experience