Grief
Grief is unique for everyone and each loss hits us differently. We don’t know how we are going to behave or feel until our time comes to grieve. We may erupt in anger, feel burdened with guilt or resentment. Some people experience unpredictable mood swings, irrational fears or have trouble concentrating or being able to sleep. No matter what you feel, I can help you learn how to give room to unfamiliar emotions in so you can gradually begin the soul healing work to reassemble yourself in some new way. An important place to begin is learning how to be kind to yourself regardless of the circumstances.
Loss
The longer we live, the more loss we experience. It's part of the privilege of being alive, although most of us don't view it that way. Whether you’ve split up with a partner, lost a job or a loved one, lost your youth, your self-confidence, your mobility or your mojo, how you handle the losses in your life determines how well you feel. The uncertainty that accompanies each loss can create waves of anxiety, anger, bitterness, and a laundry list of open-ended questions. When too many things feel out of your control, sometimes you need a little help to navigate the mess before you're able to choose a path that leads you to where you can feel good about your life again.
Loneliness
Believe it or not, recent studies point to loneliness as a greater risk factor to prolonged illness and premature death than obesity. Gaining perspective on close relationships and understanding how responses from colleagues and reactions of family and friends impact how we feel can be a painful, solo trek, but you don't have to go it alone. Together, we can create a personal plan to address the challenge of emotional isolation and begin to plug in to enjoying life once again.