Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a family can go through. Whether you’ve lost a grandparent, parent, spouse, sibling, or child, bereavement is emotionally devastating. The depth of grief experienced even with the loss of a pet can be surprising. Seeking a trusted therapist who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion is often the first step toward finding joy again. Philly Family Life provides bereavement counseling in Philadelphia for individuals and families who have lost a loved one.
3 Ways Bereavement Counseling Can Help
- It can equip parents to support your children in processing their emotions. It’s important to be aware that kids grieve differently than adults. Just because they may not be showing adult signs of mourning does not mean they aren’t feeling sadness or confusion. A qualified counselor can help them process their grief in a developmentally appropriate way and build coping skills that will benefit them throughout their entire lives.
- It can help you cope with well intentioned friends who give misinformed advice. Friends often see you hurting and believe that the best way to remedy this hurt is to advise you to “move on and be happy” or trust that “everything happens for a reason.” This kind of advice is well-meaning but doesn’t always acknowledge the complex emotions and life changes that follow losing a loved one.
- It can help you reclaim your sense of family. Experiencing bereavement as a family can be complicated. Relational tension can occur if you do not all express your grief in the same way. When this happens, remember that each person is seeking to honor your loved one in their own way. There are many ways to grieve healthily. Individual and family counseling can help you and your family regain unity together.
Contact Philly Family Life Counseling for Bereavement Counseling in Northeast Philadelphia
Dr. Gene Devers and Associates at Philly Family Life Counseling provide bereavement and grief counseling services in Northeast Philadelphia. To schedule an appointment with a therapist, call (215) 677-3810 Monday through Friday from 9am through 6pm, or fill out this online request form.
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