Grief is a natural response to loss whether it is a loved one, relationship, a pet, job or a way of life and this can affect an individual in varying ways. People experience grief differently as it has no set patterns. With counselling and hypnotherapy Nicky can assist you to overcome your despair, provide direction with compassion and empathy and in turn empower you within to recreate a harmonious future.
Any loss can cause grief, including:
1. Divorce or relationship breakup
2. Loss of health
3. Losing a job
4. Loss of financial stability
5. A miscarriage
6. Retirement
7. Death of a pet
8. Loss of a cherished dream
9. A loved one’s serious illness
10. Loss of a friendship
11. Loss of safety after a trauma
12. Selling the family home
Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, work or even think straight. These are normal reactions to significant loss. But while there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that, in time, can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and move forward with your life.
Grief can be a roller coaster
Instead of a series of stages, the grieving process can also be described as a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, highs and lows. Like many roller coasters, the ride tends to be rougher in the beginning; the lows may be deeper and longer. The difficult periods should become less intense and shorter as time goes by, but it takes time, patience and energy to work through a loss. Even years after a loss, especially at special events such as a family wedding or the birth of a child, we may still experience a strong sense of grief and loss. In all these situations, a skilled hypnotherapist can help to lessen the fears, anxious feelings, pain and sadness.
