Grief and Loss Therapy
Grief is the response to the loss of any significant person or thing in our lives. The process of grief follows such losses as death, divorce, broken relationships, financial loss, lost job, an amputation, loss of health, ageing, and abandonment of significant life goals or dreams. It also includes the many indirect losses that affect people.
Grief takes an emotional toll on the bereaved. Yes, the grieving process is quite difficult, but it is necessary for proper recovery from the traumatic event that caused the grief. Having lost loved ones ourselves, we understand how grieving works and can help you through the grieving process.
The five steps of the grief process are
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