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Grief Counseling Cambridge MA
Grief is a complex and upsetting process that affects almost everyone in the world. When a loved one passes away or you experience a huge loss in life, it feels like you have lost a part of yourself, and sometimes, the thought of moving forward seems impossible.
At Cambridge Mental Health, we understand the profound impact that grief and loss can have on a person. At our Cambridge, Massachusetts clinic, we offer a dedicated outpatient grief therapy program that helps you process grief and learn new coping skills. It is an evidence based treatment that takes into account all of the complexities of grief, from the whirlwind of emotions to the impact it has on your mental health. With us, you will receive the counseling support you need to get through it at your own pace.
What is Grief Counseling and Why is it Necessary?
Grief counseling is a very specific type of therapy that focuses on helping a person get through a loss – commonly after the loss of a loved one, but grief also covers other significant losses like divorce or losing a job. The therapist is highly trained in the natural processes of grief and can help you navigate any complex feelings you may be experiencing.
Here are some of the benefits of grief counseling:
It Helps Process Emotions: It is completely natural for an individual to experience complex emotions when going through grief, and grief services provide a safe space for them to express and process those emotions. It provides true emotional freedom.
It Helps with Life Adjustments: Change is never easy. Grief counseling helps you adapt to the new reality, addressing the most significant complications.
It Teaches Healthy Coping Strategies: Grief counseling helps you navigate grief and loss by teaching coping strategies. Once you end the grief therapy sessions, you will have built resilience and be better equipped to manage your emotions going forward.
About Our Grief Counseling: What to Expect
When you choose Cambridge Mental Health, you choose dedicated, licensed grief therapists who will help you through the healing process with evidence-backed strategies. Here is how we will help you.
A Tailored Grief Counseling Plan
Everybody moves at their own pace. Plus, everyone has their own experiences and expectations. We understand that, which is why our therapists curate tailored grief counseling plans for every single individual who comes to our Cambridge clinic. Your journey will be personal to you.
A Safe Space
It doesn’t matter how complicated your emotions are; at Cambridge Mental Health, we provide a truly safe space where you can express them. It’s a judgment-free zone, and we will help you understand those emotions so you can move past them and begin a new chapter in life.
Highly Trained Counselors
Expect high-quality care from our team. Our staff members are all highly trained and able to provide excellent individual counseling to help you get through this life transition. They are also genuinely compassionate and caring.
A Holistic Approach
When it comes to helping individuals navigate through grief and loss, we take a holistic approach. We look at healing your mind, body, and spirit simultaneously, focusing on helping you process your feelings and acquire skills to manage day-to-day life once more.
Different Types of Therapies
We will provide the therapy that best suits your grief process and personal growth. This will include both individual counseling sessions and attending support groups. Support groups are particularly effective, as they can help you see that you are not alone in your experiences.
What is the Timeline?
As grief is unique to each individual, there is no fixed timeline. Some individuals may require only a single session, while others may need a handful of sessions, and others may need a long-term plan to work through their grief.
Your treatment plan will always be tailored to your specific needs. If you’re curious about how many counseling sessions you may need with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Is Grief Counseling Right for You?
Everybody experiences some kind of loss at some point in their lives, which means everyone goes through the grieving process. So, when is dedicated grief counseling necessary?
When Your Emotions are Overwhelming
Grief therapy makes sense when you feel your emotions are controlling you. Do you feel overwhelmed by how you’re feeling, and it’s not going away? Perhaps you feel lost, angry, hurt, and confused, and don’t know how to process those emotions. If so, you may want to consider professional support services for grief and loss.
When You Struggle with Daily Life
Grief hurts people in a myriad of painful ways. If grieving has gotten in the way of your daily life – perhaps you find it hard to shower, eat meals, and sleep – then you should consider seeking out our services.
When Grief is Prolonged
If grief lasts a very long time (say, over 6-12 months), then you may have prolonged grief disorder. This is a complex disorder that a professional should treat.
When Grief Affects Relationships
It’s normal for relationships to suffer immediately after grief. However, if your grief has made it so your relationships are strained, it’s time to seek help. That might be because you are withdrawing from loved ones, or because your emotions are causing friction.
When You Experience Thoughts of Harming Yourself
If you ever experience thoughts of hurting yourself, it’s time to seek professional support. We can help you get back on the right track and avoid these types of thoughts in the future.
Seek Our Grief Therapy Program Today
Do you want to help create a brighter tomorrow? Right now, it may seem like hope is not possible and that the pain that comes from loss issues is too much. We are here to tell you that it is possible, and our grief therapists can help you process your feelings, providing you with the support and coping skills you need to get through the confusion of loss and find new meaning in life.
Whether you have experienced the death of a family member or are going through a particularly hard divorce, get in touch with our services today.