Grief/Loss

Grief is a commonly misunderstood process in our culture, even among mental health professionals. We all experience loss in our lives, whether it be due to death, divorce, change in health or functioning, and grief is the normal response. We often receive little support during the grief process and are even discouraged from experiencing or expressing the wide variety of emotions accompanying it. How often do we hear from well meaning loved ones that we should “keep a stiff upper lip” or “be strong” for someone else? Unresolved grief from the past can negatively impact interpersonal relationships in the present and it can be easily resolved with the right tools.