Feeling the Weight of Loss?
Grief and loss can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling sad, angry, or numb. It's a natural process, but it can be challenging to navigate without support.
Understanding the Process:
Grief is a complex emotional response to loss. It's normal to experience a wide range of feelings, including sadness, anger, guilt, and confusion. These emotions can be intense and can fluctuate over time.
What does this feel like for you?
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Sadness:
"I feel a deep sense of sadness and longing."
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Emotional pain:
"My heart feels heavy and broken."
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Fatigue:
"I feel tired and drained, even after sleeping."
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Difficulty concentrating:
"My mind is foggy, and I can't focus."
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Changes in appetite:
"I'm either eating too much or too little."
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Sleep disturbances: tension:
"I can't sleep, or I sleep too much."
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Physical symptoms:
"I have headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments."
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Anger:
"I feel angry and resentful."
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Guilt:
"I feel guilty about things I did or didn't do."
Hope and Healing:
Our compassionate team of mental health professionals can provide guidance and support as you navigate the grieving process. We offer evidence-based therapies, such as CBT and neurofeedback, to help you process your emotions, develop coping strategies, and find meaning in your loss.
Ready to begin your healing journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
We offer in-person counselling sessions in our North Vancouver, BC offices as well as Secure Remote Video Counselling Sessions for those connecting from further away. If you are outside of British Columbia but within Canada and your insurance provider requires counselling sessions be done by someone locally licensed please let us know for billing purposes as we have counsellors licensed under both BCACC (RCC) for BC and CCPA (CCC) for Canada.
Community and Industry Resources
- Anxiety Canada: A national charity dedicated to providing information and support for individuals with anxiety disorders.
- CMHA North and West Vancouver: Local mental health organization offering a range of services, including counselling and support groups.
- HealthLink BC: A provincial health information service providing reliable health advice and information.
- Vancouver Coastal Health: The regional health authority responsible for providing health services in Vancouver and surrounding areas.