There is no one quick fix for the pain of loss and the emotions that come with it (e.g., sadness, anger, fear, regret, shame). The absence left behind by a loss (whether by death or another form of separation) operates in the same way as a wound - it can heal but there will always be a scar. Processing and moving through grief is not a process of moving on but of rebuilding and finding new meaning in what your life is now.

When we experience loss, the idea of stepping away from our pain can be terrifying and feel like a betrayal of our loved one. In working with loss and grief I use trauma-informed approaches to cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you wade through the grief. For this reason, I encourage you to read the Trauma & PTSD tab as well.