As Therapists, we regularly work with clients who are dealing with grief and loss after the death of a loved one.
There is no “right way” to feel when someone dies, and we will all have experience of losing someone close at some time in our lives, this is something we have no control over.
The feeling of having no control can be overwhelming at times and can complicate the way we deal with loss and grief.
Talking openly about death
As a nation, we traditionally struggle to talk openly about death, but asking for help from a therapist can be an enormous help. Seeing a therapist will allow you to express your feelings about what has happened in a gentle, confidential and non-judgemental way. The focus of sessions with a therapist will provide you with a supportive environment where you can gently process your feelings and honour your loved one’s memory. With this support you will slowly begin to adapt to life after such a profound change.
Time helps when dealing with grief
Grief comes in stages and in waves and nothing can replace the person who has died. There will be dark times when it seems that nothing will ever be right again – but there will be better days when it is possible to hope and once again believe in the future. Healing does happen, but slowly. The old saying ‘Time is a great healer’ is very true after losing someone, although it may not seem so initially.
There is no “one size fits all” therapeutic approach that works because everyone is different. We can help to guide our clients through the five main difficult stages of grief such as shock, pain, guilt, anger, and depression.
We can help
It is about taking the time to talk about your feelings and look after your wellbeing all the way through the healing process. We can help you to deal with the death of a loved one, and to find a balance between keeping busy and allowing yourself to experience your grief.
We are here to help and offer our support.
Clem & Margaret Turner Therapy Practice
07958 689377 – 07960 788093
Retford, Nottinghamshire
