Grief counselling, also known as bereavement therapy, is a form of treatment intended to help you cope with loss, such as the death of a partner, family member, friend, colleague, or pet.
Types of Grief Counseling
Grief counselling can help people of all ages work through sorrow and other emotions that are part of a normal reaction to losing someone.
However, you may benefit from other forms of therapy if your grief is overwhelming and you are finding it difficult to cope with. Below are some alternatives that are available to you.
Grief Therapy
This form of therapy can help address behavioural and physical problems that you may face in the aftermath of a loss. It can also help you if you cannot separate yourself emotionally from the person who passed away.4
Complicated Grief Therapy
In complicated grief, deep grief takes hold of you and doesn’t let go. It can result in troubling thoughts, dysfunctional behaviours, and difficulty regulating emotions, making it harder for you to adapt to life without your loved one.