Grief and Loss Counselling
Caregivers have often experienced years of anticipatory grief with the cumulative losses that occur when expecting a death. Creating community with others who understand the enormity of grief and loss through our support groups can be very helpful.
It takes time to adjust to your world after the loss of a spouse or partner, a parent, a child, or a close friend. It takes time to adjust to your world without this person and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Whether the loss is sudden or prolonged, it takes courage and strength to feel your way forward. I can guide you through strategies and practices to help you move along your grief journey.
When a death occurs without warning, is untimely, or if the survivor believes that the death could have been prevented, was unfair and/or was unjust, we call this a traumatic loss. I can work with you to cope with the trauma, then deal with your grief.
Divorce
Yes, there is recovery after a divorce. This grief can be difficult when the relationship is gone, but not the person. Walking through your grief to create a healthy life is a worthwhile goal.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety is a stress response and grief is certainly a stress, it makes sense that they can go together. Anxiety and/or depression can become a primary expression of grief that you may not realize.
Pet Loss
Pet loss grief is real. It can be minimized which causes further confusion and pain. Hence, the bereaved person may feel guilt, shame, or confusion, in addition to the shock, denial, depression, or anger of the actual loss.
Emergency Relief and Support
If you or anyone you know have thoughts of harm towards self or others, do not hesitate to call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service 1-833-456-4566 or call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. If you live within Saskatoon, you can call Mobile Crisis at 306-933-6200.
Rates
Individual Sessions
Individual sessions are best to process and explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Typically, meetings are weekly or bi-weekly. Meet in the office or online or phone.
60 mins | $135| Get started
Trauma Therapy
When there has been a sudden loss with images, dreams and guilt causing additional suffering, trauma therapy such as EMDR or IFS will alleviate this pain and allow the natural grief process to unfold. 80 minute /$150
Workshops/ Presentations
I love to share my passion about honouring and coping with grief to small and large groups. Please give me a call to discuss how I can meet your needs at a convention or with a small group.
Group Meetings
Living Through Loss: Bereaved Caregivers
Meet in person for 6 afternoons to learn about your grief and ways to manage the impact of your loss. Meeting others who have had a similar experience in caregiving breaks isolation and provides place to listen and learn. Understanding how grief affects everyone and adjusting your expectations helps your adjustment. Topics include: anxiety and fears, guilt and regrets, shattered beliefs, keeping our love alive, coping with special days,
Registration through Queens House Retreat and Renewal $150
Walk and Talk
Weather permitting ( May to November) meeting along the riverwalk or park may be the best setting for our session.
50 mins | $100 | Get started