Three common concerns about grief and therapy

Three common concerns about grief and therapy

Grief isn’t a linear process and it can be brought on by range of life experiences - including but not just the loss of a loved one. To make it more complex, people experience grief and can be triggered very differently.

As therapists, we there a few reoccurring concerns that have come up from clients.

The simple truth: grief changes you.

The simple truth: grief changes you.

Grief is not a pathology or illness to be diagnosed—it’s a natural process that only the most fortunate of us never have to go through. Therefore, therapy isn’t about fixing or curing you—it’s about helping you work through the pain and getting your life back on track.

Eight signs your child may be struggling and how you can help

Eight signs your child may be struggling and how you can help

Children lack the experience, understanding and communication skills to express how their feeling – especially young, nonverbal children. As a result, the fear and uncertainty that your child may be experiencing can manifest itself in unhealthy ways which may be regarded as disobedience. Often times, your child is likely asking for help the only way they know how.

Child therapy: It's more than just "talking" with your child

Child therapy: It's more than just "talking" with your child

Working with a child psychologist gives you a guilt-free space where you can discuss your complex feelings about parenting while learning about child development and how it plays into their upbringing... But at its essence, therapy isn’t about giving advice, it’s about listening and developing a tailored treatment plan that positions your child to thrive.