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Karmen Tuivai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I am accepting new clients! I recognize the importance of connection, safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship. Brene Brown wrote, "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light". Shame diminishes that light within us and tells us we are not worthy. We feel broken. It is in this brokenness that we can find strength, just as the Japanese art of Kintsugi does. We can find ways to work through depression, grief, and anxiety with courage and start to find what matters to you and work toward it together. I can help you find hope and meaning in your life again.
I am accepting new clients! I recognize the importance of connection, safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship. Brene Brown wrote, "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light". Shame diminishes that light within us and tells us we are not worthy. We feel broken. It is in this brokenness that we can find strength, just as the Japanese art of Kintsugi does. We can find ways to work through depression, grief, and anxiety with courage and start to find what matters to you and work toward it together. I can help you find hope and meaning in your life again.
(385) 316-6620 View (385) 316-6620
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Liz Applegate
Counselor, A-CMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84602  (Online Only)
Working with those feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism, grief, life changes, or a traumatic event is such important work. You might struggle with feeling tired and have an overwhelming sense of anxiety and/or depression. Those who have always felt strong and independent cannot understand why they are unable to do this one thing on their own - why they continue to feel so alone. Please know, it is totally okay to NOT be okay and that you don't need to go it alone.
Working with those feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism, grief, life changes, or a traumatic event is such important work. You might struggle with feeling tired and have an overwhelming sense of anxiety and/or depression. Those who have always felt strong and independent cannot understand why they are unable to do this one thing on their own - why they continue to feel so alone. Please know, it is totally okay to NOT be okay and that you don't need to go it alone.
(385) 325-8776 View (385) 325-8776
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Peter Bown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84601  (Online Only)
I have experience treating addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief.
My goal as your therapist is to empower you to create a life you enjoy, and to find peace. I see every person I work with as capable, whole, resourceful, and creative. As my client, you will always be treated with respect as we work together through your concerns.
I have experience treating addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief.
My goal as your therapist is to empower you to create a life you enjoy, and to find peace. I see every person I work with as capable, whole, resourceful, and creative. As my client, you will always be treated with respect as we work together through your concerns.
(385) 243-7802 View (385) 243-7802
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Sharri Clonts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I treat trauma, life transitions, grief and self-esteem etc.
I offer counseling to individuals and couples. The most important trait I believe a therapist can bring to a person who is suffering mentally, emotionally and or spiritually is unconditional positive regard. I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the complexities of your mental health. Together we can determine a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping clients overcome challenges and increase their joy, satisfaction and qualify of life.
I treat trauma, life transitions, grief and self-esteem etc.
I offer counseling to individuals and couples. The most important trait I believe a therapist can bring to a person who is suffering mentally, emotionally and or spiritually is unconditional positive regard. I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the complexities of your mental health. Together we can determine a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping clients overcome challenges and increase their joy, satisfaction and qualify of life.
(435) 214-1666 View (435) 214-1666
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Nick Christensen
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I can help with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, problematic sexual behaviors (like compulsive pornography use), trauma, and grief and loss.
My goal is to enable my clients to better navigate the world around them and live more authentic and fulfilling lives. My treatment approaches is based in research on what produces the best outcomes in therapy, and our job in your therapy sessions is to help tailor that approach to your specific needs. I believe that the connection and trust you feel with me in therapy is the strongest predictor of how much you will benefit from our meetings. I will walk your path alongside you and help you work toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, resilience, and personal growth.
I can help with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, problematic sexual behaviors (like compulsive pornography use), trauma, and grief and loss.
My goal is to enable my clients to better navigate the world around them and live more authentic and fulfilling lives. My treatment approaches is based in research on what produces the best outcomes in therapy, and our job in your therapy sessions is to help tailor that approach to your specific needs. I believe that the connection and trust you feel with me in therapy is the strongest predictor of how much you will benefit from our meetings. I will walk your path alongside you and help you work toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, resilience, and personal growth.
(385) 644-1612 View (385) 644-1612
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Dr. Teg McBride
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
I’ve helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties because of trauma, abuse, loss, or other high-stress experiences from their past. It’s not just the events we’ve experienced, but rather the result of how those events continue to affect us. I help patients retain learning and wisdom from their past but lose the pain. Everyone who steps into my office will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be to talk about. I respect and treat each person as I would want my own family member treated.
I’ve helped many people in my career who have struggled with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties because of trauma, abuse, loss, or other high-stress experiences from their past. It’s not just the events we’ve experienced, but rather the result of how those events continue to affect us. I help patients retain learning and wisdom from their past but lose the pain. Everyone who steps into my office will be valued, heard, and respected no matter how difficult the issues may be to talk about. I respect and treat each person as I would want my own family member treated.
(385) 324-6894 View (385) 324-6894
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Gumtree Therapy
Counselor, PhD, LCSW, CMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84606
We love working with a wide variety of clients including couples and individuals. We work with a variety of therapeutic goals including improving relationships, improving mental health and wellness, overcoming mental illness, healing from emotional wounds, facilitating grief, healing from trauma, improving productivity, building a more productive and happy life, etc.
We love working with a wide variety of clients including couples and individuals. We work with a variety of therapeutic goals including improving relationships, improving mental health and wellness, overcoming mental illness, healing from emotional wounds, facilitating grief, healing from trauma, improving productivity, building a more productive and happy life, etc.
(385) 899-2054 View (385) 899-2054
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Ash Johstoneaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
There is a pathway forward through the distress of disconnection, grief and loss, faith transitions, and anxiety. Transforming painful feelings and meeting unmet needs occurs through creating connections and emotional processing. Therapy is tailored to your specific goals and needs: deepening relational connection, working through anxiety, overcoming addictions, processing grief/loss, faith transitions, emotional challenges, or engaging in family therapy. Creating a validating and respectful therapeutic experience is central to inviting growth and change.
(385) 257-9084 View (385) 257-9084
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Mary Robison
Counselor, ACMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
You are the protagonist in your life story, yet sometimes it feels like someone else is writing the words and life is passing by. Hardships such as depression, grief, addiction, and trauma may be written into the story but these do not have to be the prevailing theme. Together, we can rewrite your story and bring new themes to light: themes of hope, balance, and peace. This may require some editing of some thought patterns and behaviors. It may take trying new tools to see what fits into your story. Your story may even need a proofread or two to process what has already been written in the past.
You are the protagonist in your life story, yet sometimes it feels like someone else is writing the words and life is passing by. Hardships such as depression, grief, addiction, and trauma may be written into the story but these do not have to be the prevailing theme. Together, we can rewrite your story and bring new themes to light: themes of hope, balance, and peace. This may require some editing of some thought patterns and behaviors. It may take trying new tools to see what fits into your story. Your story may even need a proofread or two to process what has already been written in the past.
(385) 526-7035 View (385) 526-7035
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Jenna Holmes
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Inspired by my own infertility journey, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples as they navigate fertility-related grief, loss, and unmet expectations, helping them to discover meaning and joy on their own reproductive journeys.
Hi, I'm Jenna. I have always been enthusiastic about helping others to improve their lives and the lives of their families. As an associate clinical mental health counselor, I am trained to help individuals and couples heal and grow through challenging life experiences and events. I believe that emotional connection and healthy communication patterns are necessary to building and maintaining lasting relationships. I employ a person-centered, strengths-based approach to empower clients to reach their capacity for change and growth.
Inspired by my own infertility journey, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples as they navigate fertility-related grief, loss, and unmet expectations, helping them to discover meaning and joy on their own reproductive journeys.
Hi, I'm Jenna. I have always been enthusiastic about helping others to improve their lives and the lives of their families. As an associate clinical mental health counselor, I am trained to help individuals and couples heal and grow through challenging life experiences and events. I believe that emotional connection and healthy communication patterns are necessary to building and maintaining lasting relationships. I employ a person-centered, strengths-based approach to empower clients to reach their capacity for change and growth.
(385) 247-1850 View (385) 247-1850
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Jamal Pugmire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Let's foster a healthier relationship with the things in your life that you value most. Maybe that's with yourself, maybe it's with others, maybe it's both. Relationships are one of my guiding principles in how I engage with individuals in the therapeutic process. I care and desire that you have the best relationship with the things in your life that you value most. I work with adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, behavioral or emotional issues, suicidality, self-harm, grief and loss, and pornography. I am an LGBTQ-affirming therapist.
Let's foster a healthier relationship with the things in your life that you value most. Maybe that's with yourself, maybe it's with others, maybe it's both. Relationships are one of my guiding principles in how I engage with individuals in the therapeutic process. I care and desire that you have the best relationship with the things in your life that you value most. I work with adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, behavioral or emotional issues, suicidality, self-harm, grief and loss, and pornography. I am an LGBTQ-affirming therapist.
(385) 325-7174 View (385) 325-7174
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Revere Health Behavioral Health
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Specialty areas include: Anxiety Disorders - Depressive Disorders -Sexual Addiction - Betrayal Trauma- Abuse recovery- Childhood trauma- Substance abuse - Grief and Loss - Women's Issues - Adolescent Concerns - Special Needs parenting - Divorce adjustment -Blended family integration -Couples counseling - Parent-child relationships - Lie detection testing.
Hello, I'm Caroline with Revere Health Behavioral Health. Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by addictions, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of self-confidence. Imagine a life filled with more hope, joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. These are values that you can achieve if you put the effort in.
Specialty areas include: Anxiety Disorders - Depressive Disorders -Sexual Addiction - Betrayal Trauma- Abuse recovery- Childhood trauma- Substance abuse - Grief and Loss - Women's Issues - Adolescent Concerns - Special Needs parenting - Divorce adjustment -Blended family integration -Couples counseling - Parent-child relationships - Lie detection testing.
Hello, I'm Caroline with Revere Health Behavioral Health. Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by addictions, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of self-confidence. Imagine a life filled with more hope, joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction. These are values that you can achieve if you put the effort in.
(801) 509-9321 View (801) 509-9321
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Simone Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
By the end of each appointment with me, I want you to feel like you’ve been heard and that you’ve gained something valuable, whether that’s new coping skills or an improved sense of peace or strength. Your trauma is stored in your nervous system, so I utilize therapies like EMDR to work to relieve you of your burden. My training is in grief and trauma-related symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality. I provide trauma-focused therapy to support you as we work together to reach your goals.
By the end of each appointment with me, I want you to feel like you’ve been heard and that you’ve gained something valuable, whether that’s new coping skills or an improved sense of peace or strength. Your trauma is stored in your nervous system, so I utilize therapies like EMDR to work to relieve you of your burden. My training is in grief and trauma-related symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm, and suicidality. I provide trauma-focused therapy to support you as we work together to reach your goals.
(801) 989-3693 View (801) 989-3693
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Alan Jacob
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604  (Online Only)
My experience spans many years working with anxiety, depression, OCD, addictions, personality disorders, eating disorders, profound grief/loss, single episode and complex PTSD.
My primary goal is to help restore the power of the individual, to the individual. It is difficult to create ourselves to our true self until we uncreate the thinking and believing that is causing our distress because "whatever we resist, persists." To empower those I work with to see acceptance as a possible way out of their distress by realizing their true control in any given situation. This begins to uncreate the old thinking and responses that lead to further distress. To help those heal to freedom by removing danger, not increasing it, by providing effective tools of creation through improved thought, word and action.
My experience spans many years working with anxiety, depression, OCD, addictions, personality disorders, eating disorders, profound grief/loss, single episode and complex PTSD.
My primary goal is to help restore the power of the individual, to the individual. It is difficult to create ourselves to our true self until we uncreate the thinking and believing that is causing our distress because "whatever we resist, persists." To empower those I work with to see acceptance as a possible way out of their distress by realizing their true control in any given situation. This begins to uncreate the old thinking and responses that lead to further distress. To help those heal to freedom by removing danger, not increasing it, by providing effective tools of creation through improved thought, word and action.
(385) 325-7178 View (385) 325-7178
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New Beginnings Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!
Life is difficult. All of us are faced with stress, pain, loss, and feeling out of control in our lives. Sometimes, even the strongest people you know need a little bit of help to work through life’s more difficult problems. You may be experiencing some of your own life’s challenges and feel you have done all you can to cope, yet find things are not changing or improving. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are normal questions and concerns. All of us here at New Beginnings Counseling Group want to reassure you…You are in the right place!
(385) 831-6057 View (385) 831-6057
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Marian Taylor At Enlighten Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Provo, UT 84604
Life presents unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling diminished, stuck and in pain. I offer my witness and compassionate support to your story and struggles. We work together to empower a unique journey of change. Using complimentary approaches, I help clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can feel more whole. I appreciate opportunities to help clients combat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic grief and loss, relational conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions, parenting challenges, women's issues and caregiver support struggles.
Life presents unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling diminished, stuck and in pain. I offer my witness and compassionate support to your story and struggles. We work together to empower a unique journey of change. Using complimentary approaches, I help clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can feel more whole. I appreciate opportunities to help clients combat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic grief and loss, relational conflict, eating disorders, low self-esteem, life transitions, addictions, parenting challenges, women's issues and caregiver support struggles.
(385) 376-3610 View (385) 376-3610
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Erin Lincoln
Counselor, MS, ACMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Counseling has always been that one unique ability of mine that I felt was a higher calling. The encouragement I get from watching clients meet major milestones continues to increase my passion as a therapist. I am a firm believer that there is no shame in asking for help. Regardless of how major or minor your struggle may be, having someone to talk to makes a massive difference. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and secure. I work with anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma, in addition to youth, couples, LGBTQ+, and individuals.
Counseling has always been that one unique ability of mine that I felt was a higher calling. The encouragement I get from watching clients meet major milestones continues to increase my passion as a therapist. I am a firm believer that there is no shame in asking for help. Regardless of how major or minor your struggle may be, having someone to talk to makes a massive difference. As a therapist, I strive to provide a nonjudgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and secure. I work with anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma, in addition to youth, couples, LGBTQ+, and individuals.
(385) 483-3134 View (385) 483-3134
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Megan Perry
Counselor, CMHC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, self esteem, depression, mood regulation, life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship problems/boundary setting.
I offer counseling to individuals via Telehealth only. I want to be a part of your journey. You’re the expert in your own life but I’ve learned some good strategies and coping skills that I would love to share with you. I enjoy helping you identify systems that aren’t working for you and amend them so that you can live a life more congruent with your values and dreams. I hope to identify the barriers keeping you from being your authentic self and help you decide where you can make changes so you’re more fulfilled.
I have experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, self esteem, depression, mood regulation, life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship problems/boundary setting.
I offer counseling to individuals via Telehealth only. I want to be a part of your journey. You’re the expert in your own life but I’ve learned some good strategies and coping skills that I would love to share with you. I enjoy helping you identify systems that aren’t working for you and amend them so that you can live a life more congruent with your values and dreams. I hope to identify the barriers keeping you from being your authentic self and help you decide where you can make changes so you’re more fulfilled.
(435) 253-5955 View (435) 253-5955
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Joanna Sumsion
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I enjoy helping people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
You want kind, upbeat support as you work through your most difficult life challenges. I'm here to give you practical recommendations about what you can do to improve your situation today. The most important predictors of therapy outcome are the relationship you have with your therapist, the "fit" between us, feeling hopeful that things can change, and being given the right tools to start the change process. My job is to make sure all of that happens for you so you can start feeling better.
I enjoy helping people with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
You want kind, upbeat support as you work through your most difficult life challenges. I'm here to give you practical recommendations about what you can do to improve your situation today. The most important predictors of therapy outcome are the relationship you have with your therapist, the "fit" between us, feeling hopeful that things can change, and being given the right tools to start the change process. My job is to make sure all of that happens for you so you can start feeling better.
(385) 325-3343 View (385) 325-3343
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Jodi Williamson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
I can help with issues such as depression and other mood disorders, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and divorce-related problems, among others.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
I can help with issues such as depression and other mood disorders, anxiety and fear, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and divorce-related problems, among others.
I believe that we all have a deep well of wisdom within us and that as my therapy client, you have the ability within you to change your life. My job is to help you access your existing inner strength and wisdom so you can change your life course toward what you really want. I have a deep compassion for the pain you’re experiencing and I use a collaborative approach so that we can work together as a team on your healing journey. I truly enjoy working with a wide variety of age groups and populations.
(801) 758-2623 View (801) 758-2623
Grief Therapists

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.