How do I recognize if I've been experiencing grief?

Loss and grief can be extremely painful for some. If you have or are experiencing grief and loss in your own life here are some symptoms below to look for:

  • Numbness and detachment with self
  • Feeling that life holds no meaning or purpose
  • Have trouble carrying out normal routines
  • Isolating yourself from others 
  • Deep sadness 
  • Guilt or self blame
  • Lack of trust with yourself or others

Grief and loss can become very difficult at times. Grief and loss can be expressed in the symptoms above. However, grief and loss can show up in the body  in various forms as well. For example, it can weaken the immune system and cause inflammation in the body. This looks like getting sick more frequently and lowering the body’s immune system to fight off germs or other bad things entering your body. In return it weakens the immune system and makes the grieving and loss experience even more difficult to manage.

We are here to help!

Here at Simply Thrive Therapy we aim to help and have a vast number of therapists knowledgeable about grief and loss to assist you so you do not have to go through it alone. We understand that everyone processes grief and loss in their own ways. This is why we have a diverse therapist group to help you with your specific needs as you process the grief and loss in your own life.

How can therapy help me with grief and loss?

We use these tools to help you manage grief and loss:

  1. Acknowledging the grief
  2. Reassure 
  3. Compassion and empathy 
  4. Actively listen 
  5. Provide a safe space to share your experiences 

Together, we will discuss ways to help you through this challenging time so that you may begin to heal. You are not alone, and there is hope.

If this resonates with you, the therapists below are equipped to help.

Donna Robinson
Donna Robinson, LCMHC

Mental Health Therapist

Livia Corry, LCMHCA

Mental Health Therapist