GRIEF TREATMENT
Grief Counselling
Let us help you find new life after loss.
Life after grief
Growing a life around grief refers to the process of navigating and incorporating grief into one’s life while still finding ways to grow, thrive, and find meaning. It acknowledges that grief is not something that can simply be overcome or left behind but rather a lifelong companion that shapes our perspectives and experiences. It involves accepting that grief is a part of our human experience and finding ways to honour and remember what has been lost while also finding a way to find joy, purpose and growth in the midst of sorrow. Don’t face your grief alone. Our grief counseling services offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you’ll find a listening ear, empathy, and practical guidance to help you move forward at your own pace.
All grief is personal
“In 2018, my Mom was diagnosed with glioblastoma at the age of 67. She lived nine months, six of which were spent in hospice care. Living 9 hours away, with a family of four young children I navigated this tremendous upheaval and grief journey as best as I could…which wasn’t great. It ignited a passion in me to learn more, to grow in my understanding of how to navigate this universal experience in a healthier way and with self-compassion. You don’t move on… you take grief with you and the life you build around it can still be beautiful…perhaps even more so. Leonard Cohen writes, “love is not a victory march, it’s a cold and it's broken hallelujah.” This lyric resonates so deeply for me, losing a loved one to death cannot be remedied, cannot be undone but we can move forward and reflect a beauty and grace that bears witness to not only our pain but our resilience and strength in rebuilding our lives one day at a time.” -Laurie Leung
The Friend Who Cares
”When we honestly ask ourselves which persons in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not-knowing, not-curing, not-healing, and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is the friend who cares.”
-Henri Nouwen
How Can Talking Help?
Talk therapy can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing grief and loss. Through open and supportive conversations, talk therapy allows adults and children alike, to express their emotions, and share their memories and struggles associated with loss. It provides a compassionate space where individuals can process their grief, find support, and learn coping mechanisms to navigate the complex emotions and challenges that arise from loss.