Working through our endings allows us
to redefine our relationships, to
surrender what is dead and to accept
what is alive, and to be in the world more
fully to face the new situation.
Stanley Keleman,
Living Your Dying
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I so overwhelmed with my grief?
Grief is the reaction we are having to a loss experienced, not necessarily caused by a death. It encompasses physical, emotional, spiritual and behavior changes and sensations. We may not experience all these reactions at one time. At times our grief may be experienced as frightening and over-whelming due to the sudden up-surge in our emotions. These are normal and natural reactions to a significant loss
Why is my grief more difficult this time?
Sometimes losses occur in our life one on top of the other - there maybe a health change, a move, a downsizing in employment, and the loss of a loved one. The last loss is often the one that pushes people to find help. All of these changes can make grief more difficult to work through.
Differences in the ways that each family member grieves are not differences in love.
Just as each person is unique, no two people will experience grief exactly the same way. The relationship with the deceased is different; social roles of the bereaved and their personalities can influence the way they grieve as well as the circumstances surrounding the death of the deceased. Each person should be allowed to grieve in a way that feels most comfortable to them.
Will this ever end?
There is no time-line that can be predetermined to complete the grieving process. As we move through our grief and accommodate our loss we begin to make some sense of our world as it is now with out our loved ones in it. As anniversaries, birthdays and significant other dates occur during the year, this can cause up-surges in our emotions all over again. These up-surges are a normal part of the grieving process.
Can my counselling be done over the phone or through Skype?
Many clients are unable to come in for a face to face session. Phone counselling is an option where distance may not permit clients to have the face to face interaction. Payment is set up through paypal. Contact Melissa to discuss option further
How many participants are there in each outreach program?
Each program will have no more than 12 participants, although currently our groups have remained small – usually 8 to 10 participants.
May I join the program even if the program has commenced?
Participants are welcome to join the program up to and including the third week. After that time the group is closed. This way people are beginning to feel safe and sharing will come that little bit easier. If there is enough people wishing to attend after the third week, an additional group will be started to meet those needs.
May I call to discuss my options?
Of course! We would be pleased to address any questions, concerns or any lingering doubt you may have. It is difficult to take that first step, and you are just one phone call away. Please call.
How many participants are there in each outreach program?
Each program will have no more than 12 participants, although currently our groups have remained small – usually 8 to 10 participants.
May I join the program even if the program has commenced?
Participants are welcome to join the program up to and including the third week. After that time the group is closed. Many people find it easier to share in a closed group where people are not coming and going.
May I call to discuss my options?
Of course! We would be pleased to address any questions, concerns or any lingering doubts you may have. It's difficult to take that first step; pick up the phone and call today. You'll be glad you did.