Grief and Loss

Feelings of grief and loss can arise through a wide variety of different life experiences, and these feelings can be difficult to process and manage. Generally, our society is uncomfortable with the idea of grief, and it can be challenging to know where to go for information or support when navigating these emotions. No matter the cause of your feelings of grief, know that it is a normal response to traumatic or difficult life events, and finding healthy ways to cope is possible.

Stages of Grief

Grieving is a process that changes over time - for some people, it gets easier as time goes on. Some scholars have attempted to describe grieving using a set of stages. The most popular theory, developed by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, suggests that we experience grief in 5 stages:

• Denial: Avoiding the emotions associated with the loss.
• Anger: Feeling angry and overwhelmed about the loss.
  
• Bargaining: Looking for ways to change our situation by offering another sacrifice (sometimes to a higher power)
  
• Depression: Feeling intense sadness as we continue to process our loss
  
• Acceptance: Beginning to come to terms with the loss.
  

Therapy can help

Grief can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. It's important to know that you don't have to go through it alone. Grief counseling provides a safe and supportive space to process your emotions and work through the challenges that come with loss. Our compassionate therapists are trained to help you navigate the stages of grief and find healthy ways to cope with your pain.

Through counseling, you can gain a better understanding of your emotions, develop effective coping skills, and find hope for the future.

Find the right therapist for you

Mental health care is complex – but finding it doesn’t have to be.

Layla helps individuals, couples, and families find a therapist or mental health group that is the right fit for their needs. Our goal is to help you receive high-quality support that suits your needs, preferences, and schedule.

When connecting you with a therapist or mental health group, we take into consideration different factors such as your presenting concerns, clinical preferences, interpersonal preferences, geography, etc. Have a specific preference for your therapist? Let your Care Coordinator know and we will do the searching.