Therapy for Grieving the Loss of A Child
It might feel like you'll never be able to heal from this. You may feel broken, empty, or hopeless. To say that you're grieving feels like a complete understatement. Because it is. Losing a child is an incredible loss. It's traumatic, and it can really change how you move through the world.
After losing a child it's normal to feel uncertain about the future. You may feel like you're always on edge, or like you're just going through the motions. It's not uncommon to struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma after such a loss.
Grief Counseling Can Help You Process Grief and Overcome Trauma After Grieving the Loss of a Child
Depression, anxiety, and trauma are all natural responses to losing a child. Our therapists understand that you can't often "move on" from grief. It may always be with you. But, you can process it and learn how to live with it in a way that feels manageable.
You can find hope for the future.
Working with a grief counselor can help you and your partner process your emotions and experiences around the loss of your child. You'll find support and validation. This includes the understanding that it's okay to feel anger, numbness, or avoidance. There isn’t one way to experience grief. You may feel extreme sadness and desperation, though you may also feel detached or the desire to move on. Working with a grief counselor will allow you to process your unique experience in a safe space.
You'll also be able to heal from the trauma that can come with the loss of a child. And if this experience is impacting your relationship, you can work with a couples therapist. They can help you and your partner reconnect and strengthen your relationship.
Whether you're grieving after a miscarriage, the loss of an infant, or your adult child, our grief counselors are here to support you.
Common Reasons People Seek Support After Grieving the Loss of a Child
Grief is unique to each person. Your experience may differ depending on the circumstances and your history. Each of our clients seeks support from us for a slightly different reason. But, a few common reasons that individuals may seek support after the loss of their child include:
Having a space to process their emotions without judgment
Healing and overcome from the trauma that they may be experiencing
Learning how to manage their grief so they can be there for their other children or family members
Finding healthy ways to cope with the anxiety or depression they may be experiencing
Many couples come to us to process their experience together.
Common reasons that couples may seek support are:
Rebuilding their relationship after the loss of their child
Learning how to support one another
Navigating the next steps in their relationship
A Grief Counselor From Our Team Can Help You Heal
Grief is different from sadness or depression. It's not necessarily something that you overcome. Instead, it's something that you learn to live with. Your child will always be a part of you, and you will always miss them. But you can learn how to move forward and honor the memory of your child.
Our therapists are here to offer you compassion and understanding. We'll provide you with validation and help you understand the stages of grief. But we will also explain how grieving the loss of a child is different than traditional grief. This is why we also offer trauma therapy to help you heal from the trauma of losing your child. We offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help you work through your painful memories. By working through these memories, you can focus on the present.
We'll help you and your partner work through this together through couples therapy.
Losing a child is very hard on a relationship. As a practice that is dedicated to couples therapy, we understand how to help you and your partner heal and reconnect after this experience. We'll help you to rebuild your relationship and find new ways to support one another. You and your partner are both going through a traumatic experience. You don't have to be each other's only support. Our therapists can help you navigate the next steps of your relationship. Together, you can find a path to moving forward.
Our Approach to Therapy for Grieving the Loss of A Child
The therapists on our team will take the time to understand your unique journey. They do this to tailor their approach to your needs and goals in therapy. We know that reaching out and opening up about your experience can be daunting at first. That is why our therapists will meet you where you're at. We won't push you to talk about things that you're not ready for. Instead, we'll create a space that is comfortable for you to process your grief.
Healing cannot be rushed. And neither can the grieving process. Together, we'll go at the pace that feels right for you. We'll provide you with the tools and resources that you need to move through this difficult time in your life.
Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. But you truly don't have to go through it alone. Working with a therapist can allow you to heal and offer you hope for the future.
Begin Therapy for Grieving the Loss of A Child in Wake Forest, NC
The pain of losing a child can be overwhelming, and it's often difficult to know where to turn for help. We understand how difficult this time can be. This is why our team will provide compassion and understanding while you work through your grief.
If you would like to learn more about our services or get set up with one of our therapists, you can follow these steps:
Submit a contact form through our website
Learn more about our services and how therapy can help you
Get set up with one of our caring therapists and begin your journey to healing
Other Services Offered by My-Therapist
Grief counseling isn't the only service offered from our Wake Forest, NC based practice (serving the greater Raleigh, NC area). Our team is happy to also offer a variety of services to support you and the health of your relationships.
We are happy to offer a variety of mental health services. Other services include online therapy, family therapy, individual therapy for relationship issues, couples workshops, couples therapy, prenatal therapy, child loss therapy, teen therapy, and couples intensive therapy. We also offer support through premarital counseling, divorce counseling, foundations of lasting love, co-parenting counseling, and AAMFT supervision. Read our blog to learn more about us and our services!
