Understanding and Managing Grief
Grief is deeply personal and there is no single way or timeline for adjusting to loss. For some people, grief can become particularly intense or persistent and begin affecting their ability to function, connect with others, or move forward in daily life.
What Is Grief?
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something significant. It can involve sadness, longing, anger, disbelief, loneliness, or other emotional and physical reactions. While grief itself is not a mental illness, some people may experience prolonged or particularly disruptive symptoms or develop other mental health concerns following a loss.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms may include:
Our Approach
We start by listening to your experience and understanding how grief is affecting your emotional well-being and daily life. Because grief is different for everyone, we do not approach it as something that follows a fixed timeline. We assess whether other mental health concerns may also be present and work with you to determine what type of support is appropriate for your individual needs.