Grief & Loss – Rosemary Heights Counselling

Loss is always a difficult experience regardless of whether it's because of the death of a loved one, a marriage ending, injury to your body, loss of a job or the loss of a beloved pet.

It's true that the response to loss varies from person to person and country to country. Your response to loss is also rooted in your beliefs and values. Some individuals may tend to over-attach to the ones they love, while others remain somewhat distant from their loved ones. There are many factors that contribute to sadness, anger, shock, panic, denial and numbness.

In every situation, though, loss leaves a mark and frequently results in experiencing grief. If you are in the beginning stages of grief, you may struggle to cope with basic daily tasks such as sleeping, eating, thinking straight… Everything just seems too overwhelming to manage.

This stage can be extremely difficult to go through. It's important to take your time; there is no timeframe for when you should feel better and be finished with your grief process. After all, you need to come to terms with what has changed in your life and make a new meaning in your life.

Often, your perceptions and expectations of yourself and others will be changed as a result of the loss. The loss of a loved one or any other form of great loss will always be a part of your life story. It is learning to live with the loss that takes determination. And this is where our role begins. We're here to help you find peace and relief after your loss and pain that's been around ever since. It won't be like that forever, and we're here for you.

It’s not easy, but keeping good habits will help you go through the most difficult stages of grief faster. If you’re currently experiencing grief after a loss, consider following these steps:

Rest and eat well	Move your body – start exercising	Reach out to family and friends	Let your family doctor know
Journal your feelings	Set up a comfortable place in your home	Slowly create rituals around your relationship with the lost person	Try something new – art, cooking, a new hobby

And if that’s not enough, and you’re not feeling better? Seek the support of a trusted therapist.

Sometimes, the weight of loss is too heavy to carry it alone, especially if you’ve lost a loved partner, friend or family member. We fully understand that, and we're here to support you. Therapy can guide you through the process of not just coping with loss and grief but also coming to terms with your memories and emotions.

Therapy will help you regain lost peace and cope with your feelings. Even if the path ahead seems uncertain or long and winding, we are certain that healing is within your reach. We are here to accompany you in this process, through each stage of recovery.

We know that right now, you feel overwhelmed and crushed by your loss. The way you feel is completely natural; don’t feel bad about the emotions you’re currently experiencing. In time and with professional support, you will start feeling better. You can regain peace and stability in life and deal with loss in a healthy manner.

Melanie and her team of empathetic and experienced counsellors are here to aid you in your struggle. Let’s work through this together.

If you're ready to take the first step – we're here for you. We invite you to schedule your first initial 15-minute phone consultation with Melanie. This consultation is free, and you are not required to start the counselling process with us if you don’t feel like you’re ready to do so.

All you need to do is select the time and day that works for you. Here’s Melanie’s calendar:

You can also reach out to her directly via email:
office@rosemaryheightscounselling.com

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