GREIF and LOSS
Healing Hearts, Honoring Loss: Navigating Grief with Compassion.
Sadness is a natural emotion that plays a crucial role in honoring significant people, and things we've lost. Contrary to being perceived as negative, sadness serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of what we once had. It becomes a vital tool in ensuring that the memories of what we've lost continue to resonate with us, even in the absence of the tangible.
Grieving is the process through which we navigate our sadness. It involves learning to adapt to a new reality where the presence of what was or should have been is no longer attainable. This loss not only affects our present but also alters our envisioned future. The journey of grief encompasses various types of loss, from tangible possessions to intangible connections, such as the loss of a loving parent or the dream of a pregnancy. Each loss is significant and is deserving of honor.
When sadness becomes overwhelming, it can immobilize us and impede our ability to move forward. Grieving is a highly individualized process, and there is no prescribed right way to navigate it. At InTune Therapy, I recognize that walking with someone who is grieving involves not only understanding the loss itself but also learning how to care for and be present with the individual experiencing grief.
Grief is a journey, and my approach to grief therapy aims not to eliminate sadness but to facilitate a shift from its overwhelming presence to gentle reminders. My goal is to reduce the intensity of grief from an all-encompassing force towards a manageable ache. I believe it is a gift and privilege to navigate life alongside grieving individuals while assisting them to honor both the positive and challenging aspects of every loss.