What do we say when someone we care about is grieving? We feel powerless to help, not knowing what to say to make things better. The thing is, nothing we can say will make grief better, it's what we don't say that will help. This class will help you learn what to say and how to support those who are deeply grieving. You will gain a sense of peace and comfort with the knowledge of both large and small ways you can lend support and strength to those in need.
I understand that living with grief, chronic illness and compassion fatigue are extremely difficult and something you live with every day.
What do we say when someone we care about is grieving? We feel powerless to help, not knowing what to say to make things better. The thing is, nothing we can say will make grief better, it's what we don't say that will help. This class will help you learn what to say and how to support those who are deeply grieving. You will gain a sense of peace and comfort with the knowledge of both large and small ways you can lend support and strength to those in need.
Join us online each week as we learn more about grief, offer support and encouragement, learn ways to better care for ourselves and offer accountability for that self-care. We also look for ways we can find peace and hope, enjoy life again, on our terms, and in our own time. Groups run for 6-week sessions and remain closed in order to protect members' privacy and comfort.
I understand that living with grief, chronic illness and compassion fatigue are extremely difficult and something you live with every day.
Join us online each week as we learn more about grief, offer support and encouragement, learn ways to better care for ourselves and offer accountability for that self-care. We also look for ways we can find peace and hope, enjoy life again, on our terms, and in our own time. Groups run for 6-week sessions and remain closed in order to protect members' privacy and comfort.
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Join us for this online therapy group with other women and nonbinary people in Iowa that are navigating midlife transitions (identity, true self, aging, health, career, sexuality, relationships, roles, spirituality, meaning/purpose) that are causing distress and feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, despair, isolation, or grief and are looking for self, spiritual, and relational connection and creative ways to cope. This group is facilitated by Laura Housel, LMHC, ATR, CSAT, CTRS, CYI and will include education, book reading, somatic practices, parts exploration, expressive arts, community processing, and nature as resource and support. Closed group up to 8 members.
Hosted by Laura L Housel
Counselor, LMHC, ATR, CSAT, CTRS, CYI
Group meets in North Liberty, IA 52317
I work with people struggling in the intersection of trauma, autism and/or ADHD, porn, love, or sex addiction or betrayal, midlife changes or loss, and are at a reckoning or dark night of the soul where things are not working for them anymore in how they feel about themselves, relationships, work, health, spirituality or coping strategies.
Join us for this online therapy group with other women and nonbinary people in Iowa that are navigating midlife transitions (identity, true self, aging, health, career, sexuality, relationships, roles, spirituality, meaning/purpose) that are causing distress and feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, despair, isolation, or grief and are looking for self, spiritual, and relational connection and creative ways to cope. This group is facilitated by Laura Housel, LMHC, ATR, CSAT, CTRS, CYI and will include education, book reading, somatic practices, parts exploration, expressive arts, community processing, and nature as resource and support. Closed group up to 8 members.
This group is dedicated to connecting women who have experienced miscarriage. This is a space to share about your experiences and receive support, encouragement, and comfort from others. It is our hope that this group will foster healing and growth among participants. This group is being offered free of charge.
This group is dedicated to connecting women who have experienced miscarriage. This is a space to share about your experiences and receive support, encouragement, and comfort from others. It is our hope that this group will foster healing and growth among participants. This group is being offered free of charge.
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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.