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Grief is often associated with death, but loss takes many forms, including the end of a relationship, a job loss, a health diagnosis, or another major life change. Each loss can affect you emotionally and physically. These responses vary from person to person, and there is no single correct way to mourn.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but that doesn’t make it easy. When it begins to interfere with your daily life, relationships, or work, or when it feels overwhelming or hard to carry alone, the therapists at Move Forward Counseling are here to support you. We offer a compassionate space to process your loss at your own pace.
Feeling detached from the people around you or from your day-to-day life, or losing track of time during the day
Fatigue, changes in appetite or weight, aches and pains, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping
Shock and disbelief, sadness, emptiness, despair, loneliness, frequent crying, regret, guilt about things you did or didn’t say or do, fear, anxiety, helplessness, and anger
“I cannot live without them.”
“Life has become meaningless since I lost my job.”
“I wish I had done things differently.”
“I feel so lost. I do not know who I am anymore.”
“I can’t live without them.”
It is very common to feel like you cannot move forward from this, or that no one will understand. This is a normal part of the grieving process.
Grief can affect people physically, emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally. Some people may experience:
Move Forward Counseling has caring and experienced therapists specializing in grief counseling in Pennsylvania.
You will not feel this way forever. Grief is not linear. It comes in waves, and working through loss looks different for everyone. There is no set timeline for how long the sharpness of loss will last, but coping skills and supportive routines can help you grow around your grief.
It is normal to feel anger when you are grieving. Anger is a common part of the grieving process, and it often grows out of other painful feelings, such as abandonment, disappointment, helplessness, or fear.
No. Grief can follow many kinds of loss, including the end of a relationship, a job loss, a health diagnosis, the loss of a pet, a major move, or the loss of a future you had hoped for. Some of these losses are less visible to others, and you may feel you don’t “deserve” to grieve them. This is known as disenfranchised grief, and it is just as real.
Yes. There is no right or wrong amount of crying in grief. Grief can also show up as numbness, irritability, exhaustion, or a need to stay busy. If you are worried about how you are grieving, or if your emotions feel overwhelming or hard to feel at all .
Reach out today to get started with therapy for Grief and Loss. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.
Seeking grief counseling can feel difficult when you are already navigating the weight of a loss or major life change. A grief counselor can provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process difficult emotions and develop healthy coping strategies in person at any of our offices or online in PA.
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