I get multiple calls from people looking for various types of grief groups. I am a LMHC that specializes in traumatic loss in private practice and I do not offer support groups.
Hosted by Bonnie J White
Counselor, MS, Psy, LMHC, EAS-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
Therapy tailored to your spiritual beliefs needs using holistic/energy therapy methods with the goal of overcoming traumatic loss, other life and mental health issues with a sense of empowerment and growth.
Bonnie J. White LMHC has 37 yrs experience/training providing assessment and evaluation of issues related to traumatic loss which includes the death of a loved one including suicide or accidental death, workplace bullying/employment loss, life threatening illness, impending loss of life issues, pet loss, anxiety issues and phobias. Experience in psychological therapies including client centered, brief solution focused, cognitive, somatic stress relief, and energy therapies including Emotional Freedom Techniques. Please note COMPLEX PTSD IS NOT included in my specialities, training or experience.
This program is for you if your person died. We will use expressive arts (writing, drawing, soulcollage(R)) to travel more compassionately and creatively with grief. SoulCollage(R) is an expressive arts modality using collage to image the many parts of yourself. Creative quiet time, time to make art (you do not have to be "an artist"), using art as spiritual practice, and connection with other widows will be the focus. Pre-registration required, No previous art experience necessary. Art supply box mailed to you! Email Dr Linda at Linda@DrLindaShanti.com to register. Next Course will begin in Spring, 2022, via zoom.
Hosted by Linda Shanti McCabe
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14604
If you are experiencing grief, I can be a cheerleader for post traumatic growth.
Do you want to learn to carry grief with grace? Do you feel despair or shame from eating emotionally? Does it seem impossible to accept your body? Have you lost a loved one to Cancer or COVID? Grief and eating disorder recovery are my specialties. I can help you recover from disordered eating/body image hatred, and not pass it on to your daughter. I work with women on body acceptance, and a non-diet approach to recovery. I can assist you in learning love your life, even after loss. I can help guide you in learning to carry grief with grace.
This closed group will focus on the cycle of grief and how to manage emotions that accompany it. It is geared toward adolescents who struggle with these emotions and impacts their day to day lives. When a person is grieving, it is the spirit within the person which needs nurturing. It is through nurturing of the spirit that healing begins
Hosted by Lisa Marie McClary
Lisa, McClary, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14624
I implement a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, relationship challenges and life transitions.
A Licensed Social Worker with 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, crisis management and mental health assessments. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and School Social Work. I use a generalist practice approach, while incorporating solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and spiritual therapy. I believe, at least for most people, a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging, is of foundational importance to psychological well-being and wholeness.
Life doesn't make sense after the death of a child of any age. Listen, share and learn to cope with the help of a experienced grief counselor and other parents who have lost an adult child to suicide or drug overdose. This small, confidential 4 week grief group is for parents overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, flashbacks or emotional numbness. Topics include: • What to expect when grieving. • Parental identity after loss. • Coping skills. • Managing the response of friends, family and strangers. • Dealing with birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. • Guilt • Layers of grief. • T
Hosted by Crossbridge Wellness
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
Our therapists are welcoming, compassionate and nonjudgmental. We aim to help you experience more joy, peace, and purpose in life. We will connect you with the therapist who will work well with your issues and concerns so you can get the support you need to heal and move forward in your life and relationships. We are all experienced in life, professionally trained and guided through the wisdom of mind, body and spirit. We offer a variety of groups including groups for grief support following the death of loved one and a group for people with social anxiety.
Life doesn't make sense after the death of a child of any age. Listen, share and learn to cope with the help of an experienced grief counselor and other parents who have lost an adult child to drug overdose or suicide. This small, confidential 4 week support group is for parents overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, flashbacks or emotional numbness. Topics include: • What to expect when grieving. • Parental identity after loss. • Coping skills. • Managing the response of friends, family and strangers. • Dealing with birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. • Guilt • Layers of grief.
Hosted by Lynn M Acquafondata
Counselor, LMHC, DMin, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
If you are dealing with difficult and traumatic events or losses, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope, I can walk with you and help guide you to a better place emotionally and spiritually. With a creative mix of therapy techniques, wisdom and life experience, I build on your strengths, identify and address root causes, and help you create and work towards a plan to achieve the changes you seek.
This group is for survivors of childhood sexual abuse is a safe place to learn about how you've been impacted by what happened to you, to learn ways to cope with the effects, and to gain solid footing for healing and growth.
Hosted by Lynn M Acquafondata
Counselor, LMHC, DMin, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14614
If you are dealing with difficult and traumatic events or losses, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope, I can walk with you and help guide you to a better place emotionally and spiritually. With a creative mix of therapy techniques, wisdom and life experience, I build on your strengths, identify and address root causes, and help you create and work towards a plan to achieve the changes you seek.
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.