Grief Counseling: Why it can help.

Your loss has taken you into new territory. Grief counseling can be a map to help you navigate this new terrain. Grief counseling is offered in different forms:

• Personalized one on one sessions where you meet individually with a grief counselor or therapist.

• Group grief counseling where you meet with a group of other grievers to share support and tell your story. These groups may be created by individuals or by professionals and are sometimes offered by local hospitals, churchs, funeral homes and hospice organizations. Even if your family member did not receive services from these organizations you may still have access to their groups.

• Online support groups offer you support and allow you to share your story via your computer and the internet.

As your journey continues you will know which of these options feels right for you. At different times, one option or another may work better for you.

There is no right or wrong time to seek grief counseling just the time when it feels right to you. The Grief Recovery program is one approach offered both individually and in groups that you may want to consider.

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