Grief therapists help people who are grieving. They listen, offer support, and help the person grieve in a healthy and more productive way. They do not give advice or try to fix the loss but instead provide a safe place for people to express their feelings and help them consider ways to move forward and return to a good quality of life. The role of a grief counselor is to help people work through their grief and come to terms with their loss; they also work with their clients to identify and express their feelings and find ways to move forward with their life. They are a critical resource for people who are going through a difficult time, and they can help people deal with the complex emotions that come with losing a loved one. They can provide support and guidance as people work to process the loss, and they can help people work their way through their grief. They can also help people understand the options that are available if they are looking for support in the aftermath of a death, such as grief counseling or support groups.

Everyone experiences loss in their life. Some are sudden and unexpected, while others slowly develop and happen over a long period of time. That being said, loss is difficult to cope with, regardless of the cause or the duration. Therapy is one of the best ways to deal with grief as it helps people to reframe their thoughts and heighten their perspective, allowing them to see the bigger picture. Grief counselors specialize in helping people come to terms with their loss and discover healthy ways to move forward and continue to live fulfilling lives.

There are many signs and symptoms that can indicate the need for grief counseling. While these signs can vary significantly from one person to the next, they typically include:

⦁ Suicidal thoughts
⦁ Persistent feelings of depression
⦁ Ongoing symptoms of distress, such as:
⦁ crying
⦁ insomnia
⦁ loss of appetite
⦁ increased irritability and anger
⦁ panic attacks
⦁ Struggling to complete everyday tasks
⦁ Failure to accept the loss of a loved one or the unwillingness to believe that they are gone
⦁ Visiting familiar places in hopes of seeing a lost loved one there
⦁ Avoiding locations and situations that conjure memories of the loss
⦁ Abusing substances, like alcohol or drugs
⦁ Engaging in addictive behaviors, like gambling
⦁ Others have expressed concern
⦁ Withdrawing from and avoiding social interaction
⦁ No or minimal support system
⦁ Suffering from unexplained illnesses
⦁ Experienced multiple losses in a short period
⦁ Feeling bereavement
⦁ Plagued with intrusive thoughts

Grief counseling is covered under many health insurance plans, but it may not be covered under all. It is important to contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage; please call our office for more information. If you or someone you love is going through the grieving process, the professionals at Reaching Resolution can help. We look forward to serving you! Call us today or book an appointment online with one of our grief counseling specialists, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 9719 Northeast Parkway, Suite 100 Matthews NC 28105. We look forward to serving you! We serve clients from Matthews NC, Charlotte NC, Mint Hill NC, Indian Trail NC, Pineville NC, and Stallings NC