Grief / Bereavement Counseling

Monarch Behavioral Health Associates Grief Counseling

Are you experiencing grief?

Are you struggling to bounce back from a personal loss?

Bereavement refers specifically to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one. Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a range of feelings from deep sadness to anger, and the process of adapting to a significant loss can vary dramatically from one person to another, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to what was lost, and other factors. When a person’s grief-related thoughts, behaviors or feelings are extremely distressing, unrelenting, or incite concern, a qualified mental health professional may be able to help. Counseling is an effective way to learn to cope with the stressors associated with the loss and to manage symptoms with techniques such as relaxation or meditation. Each experience of grief is unique, complex, and personal, and counselors will tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each person. For example, a counselor might help the bereaved find different ways to maintain healthy connections with the deceased through memory, reflection, ritual, or dialogue about the deceased.