This group focuses on the unique aspects of pet loss. I have discovered that many people suffer silently when their loss is considered a pet by society, but in reality, is a family member. This is often complicated by difficult decisions that a person can be faced with at the end of a companion's life. This group addresses the stages of grief, allows group participants to safely process all emotions, and to create a memorial in honor of their companion.
This group focuses on the unique aspects of pet loss. I have discovered that many people suffer silently when their loss is considered a pet by society, but in reality, is a family member. This is often complicated by difficult decisions that a person can be faced with at the end of a companion's life. This group addresses the stages of grief, allows group participants to safely process all emotions, and to create a memorial in honor of their companion.
Experience support and caring of others who understand. Offer support and caring in return. Your loss may be recent or long ago. Guided by an experienced grief counselor, many find the support they need. Grief support groups help with understanding emotions and the grief process. Other topics include managing the holidays or special occasions, relating to family and friends who are grieving the same loss, managing obligations and responsibilities at home and at work, developing rituals and memorials to your loved one. Receive help to move into your future with no pressure or expectations. Call 859.740.7374 for information.
Experience support and caring of others who understand. Offer support and caring in return. Your loss may be recent or long ago. Guided by an experienced grief counselor, many find the support they need. Grief support groups help with understanding emotions and the grief process. Other topics include managing the holidays or special occasions, relating to family and friends who are grieving the same loss, managing obligations and responsibilities at home and at work, developing rituals and memorials to your loved one. Receive help to move into your future with no pressure or expectations. Call 859.740.7374 for information.
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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.