Finding Your Way Back: Navigating Traumatic Loss with Grief Counselling
Traumatic loss can leave a profound mark on our hearts, reshaping our lives in ways we could never have anticipated. When you lose someone crucial to your life—be it a partner, child, sibling or anyone who made a mark on your life—the world seems to pause, and the aftermath often feels insurmountable.
At Adventuring Loss, we understand the immense pain that comes with such losses because we’ve been there too. This is our area of expertise, not just professionally, but personally. Our Vancouver grief counsellors offer a compassionate, safe place to explore your grief without judgment and with plenty of understanding.
Understanding When to Seek Grief Counselling
It can be difficult to know when it’s time to ask for help. If your grief feels like a heavy cloak you can’t shed, if joy seems like a distant memory, or if everyday tasks feel overwhelmingly burdensome, these are signs that it might be time to seek support. Adventuring Loss provides remote grief counselling, making it accessible to you in your space, at your pace.
The Benefits of Professional Grief Therapy
Our therapists at Adventuring Loss combine professional training with personal experiences of loss, equipping them to offer you support that is both knowledgeable and genuinely empathetic. Therapy can offer you a space to voice your deepest fears and sorrows, to learn coping strategies that are effective and personalized, and ultimately, to find a pathway through your grief that respects your individuality and your timeline.
We offer a free grief and loss workbook which helps people begin to identify and process emotions. This can be a first step to becoming more aware of your feelings around the traumatic loss of a loved one or a difficult transition that may be causing feelings of grief.
Coping Strategies for Dealing with Traumatic Grief
Navigating your way through traumatic grief involves embracing both structured and flexible coping strategies:
Maintaining a Routine: A daily routine can anchor you, providing a sense of normalcy and control.
Expressing Emotions: It’s crucial to find outlets for your grief, such as speaking openly in therapy, writing in a journal, or creating art.
Seeking Community Support: Connecting with others who have experienced similar losses can validate your feelings and reduce the isolation that often accompanies grief.
Professional Guidance: At Adventuring Loss, we go beyond traditional therapy; we understand that overcoming grief doesn’t adhere to a strict timeline. We’re here to support you for as long as you need, helping you to rebuild stability and resilience at your own pace.
At Adventuring Loss, we believe in meeting you where you are in your grief journey, offering support and understanding without expectation or pressure. If you’re struggling with the weight of traumatic loss, let us be your support.
Our online grief counsellors in Vancouver offer virtual therapy across Canada. Book a complimentary 15-minute call to find the right support for you!
Reach out today and take the first step towards healing with a team that truly understands.
Written by: Amelia Bradaric
Amelia is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor specializing in complicated grief, trauma and post traumatic growth, as well as, the clinical director of Adventuring Loss.
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