Grief. Unimaginable, heart-wrenching, destructive, life-changing, and hopeless.
Molly Fumia, in her book Safe Passage, states: “The experience of grieving cannot be ordered or categorized, hurried or controlled, pushed aside or ignored indefinitely. It is inevitable as breathing, as change, as love. It may be postponed, but it will not be denied.” She’s right. There is no “normal” way to grieve and the demands it requires can feel overwhelming. Helplessness, depression, and anger are all normal responses. The team of counselors with Christian Counseling of Tampa can help you before and/or after things start to feel too overwhelming. A trained counselor can offer support with grief counseling in Tampa, FL.
There are many symptoms that people feel after suffering personal loss:
Feeling drained
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Unable to focus and/or think in a clear way
Eating too much or too little
Physical symptoms like headaches, dizziness, chest pains
Needing to stay busy
Avoiding social interactions
Difficulty going back to work
Unhealthy habits to numb or avoid the pain
Unwanted dreams or nightmares
Uncontrollable crying
How Can Grief Counseling in Tampa, FL Help?
The grieving process can be arduous, difficult, and isolating. Sometimes it is necessary and helpful to accept support rather than grieve alone. Often, talking about grief is an essential part of healing. A grief counselor can help provide you with the reassurance and understanding that will give your recovery process the boost it needs to face one of life’s most challenging times.
Our Approach to Grief Counseling
Grief and loss can leave you feeling devastated, numb, or hopeless. There is hope. In every person, in every story, in every situation, your counselor can help you walk through this difficult time in your life. Together, you can work to find that hope. But, healing can take time. Walking through it alone can prolong the process needed to find out how to move forward. There is hope, purpose, love, and joy on the other side of the pain you are facing during this difficult time.
Begin Grief Counseling in Tampa, FL today.
Nothing can fix or bring back that which is lost, and time doesn’t always heal all wounds. When someone you love passes away you can’t just “move on” but you can move forward. Sometimes it helps to have a professional move forward with you so that you can grieve in a healthy way.
At Christian Counseling of Tampa, we have many individuals that can help you in this journey with grief support. Reach out for support and schedule an appointment with a caring counselor today. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:
Meet with a caring therapist
Start addressing the symptoms of your grief
Other Services Offered With Christian Counseling of Tampa
Grief counseling isn’t the only service offered by our Tampa, FL-based therapy practice. You may experience a number of other mental health concerns alongside grief. This is why we are happy to also offer premarital counseling, Christian counseling, therapy for anxiety, child therapy, marriage intensives, trauma, and therapy for depression. We use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, EFT, ART and more! Feel free to learn more about us by visiting our FAQ or blog today!