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Things you need to know about Grief Counselling

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22 July, 2021

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Most of us experience loss at least once in our lives, and the reaction to it is known as grief.  The part of grief caused to the death of a loved one is termed as bereavement. The emotions that encompass grief are just not limited to sadness but also include anger, guilt, yearning, regret, and much more. What we need to realize is that the pain felt by each one is different.

Depending on a person’s life experiences and the relationship with the lost one, the symptoms may range from mild to severe. Some of them include intense emotional pain, feeling of emptiness, yearning to be reunited, a loss of self-identity, detachment or isolation, and a lack of interest in life.

Firstly, it is essential to discuss how can grief therapy or counselling help, and why should it be considered. While grief counsellors can’t solve every problem related to your loss, they can help you work through the stages of grief. It aims to help you find meaning in life by moving to the process of healing. This process has proven to help many people, and it is important to take the first step.

Moving on, it is necessary to know that there is a difference between grief counselling and grief therapy. Counselling involves moving through uncomplicated or normal grief, while therapy, on the other hand, is used to treat severe or complicated grief reactions. It may also involve the use of some clinical tools.

Grief counsellors and professional psychiatrists may have different approaches in helping their patients deal with it. Some of the techniques used by them include discussing the moment of loss, discussing the funeral arrangements, talking about pass losses,  using wise and less harsh words, checking for signs of depression, boosting your self-esteem, journaling, using art therapy, role-playing situations, and setting up realistic goals. You need to trust the process and at the same time believe in yourself.

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