Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Losing a friend or loved one is never easy and should be fully processed each time. Grief is a natural response to these losses and can include a variety of emotions ranging from sadness to anger to disbelief. Death is not the only reason for feelings of bereavement. Losing your job, the end of a relationship, and sometimes sending a child off to college can cause feelings of grief. Sharing Temple Counseling LLC can help you work through your unique situation.
Stages of Grief and Bereavement
With so many different reasons for grief, overcoming or working through it can happen in many different ways. The process is easier if you understand the different stages that can occur.
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DenialList Item 1
"This can't be happening" is often the first thing you think of. You may feel shocked and unable to understand it, but this is a coping mechanism we all experience.
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AngerList Item 2
Once you understand that the loss has happened, you're faced with the pain of that loss. You may feel frustrated or helpless, and then angry. This anger can be directed at other people, a higher power, or fate. You may even feel angry if your partner has died and left you alone.
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BargainingList Item 3
This often comes after the loss has sat with you for a while. "What could I have done" could be what you think. Your therapist will help you understand how to process these thoughts.
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DepressionList Item 4
Once the loss has settled in to be the new norm, you may experience a deep sorrow for the loss. This usually sets in once family and friends have gone and life has begun to get back to the new normal. You may be overwhelmed and need help adjusting to doing things that your loved one once did for you.
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Acceptance
The final stage of grief is when you accept that your loved one is gone. You will miss them terribly, but it can't be changed. You'll work toward a normal daily routine and while you miss them, you know you'll be okay.
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Sharing Temple Counseling is a private clinical therapy practice in Bordentown, New Jersey with therapists that provide counseling and treatment for eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, depression, substance misuse, and family counseling.