Loss and Grief Treatment in Ann Arbor MI

Everyday Grief and Loss Situations

Grief isn’t just emotional—it affects every part of your life. Here are some common symptoms that people experience:

• Emotional symptoms: Feelings of sadness, numbness, anger, guilt, anxiety, or hopelessness.
• Physical symptoms: Changes in sleep patterns, appetite, headaches, fatigue, or tension in the body.
• Behavioral symptoms: Social withdrawal, difficulty concentrating, or avoiding reminders of the loss.
• Cognitive symptoms: Confusion, difficulty thinking clearly, or obsessing over what has been lost.
• Spiritual symptoms: A questioning of faith, a sense of meaninglessness, or loss of connection with the world.

How Grief and Loss Treatment Can Help

Grief and Loss treatment is a safe, supportive space where you can process the complex feelings associated with loss. Our goal is to help you understand your grief, cope with the pain, and move toward healing. Here’s how therapy can help:

• Normalize the Grieving Process: Grief is a natural, individual experience, and there is no “right” way to grieve. Our therapists provide a non-judgmental environment to explore your emotions.
• Coping Mechanisms: Learn healthy coping strategies to manage emotional distress, anxiety, and sadness, such as mindfulness techniques and self-compassion practices.
• Processing Unresolved Emotions: If grief is complicated by guilt, anger, or confusion, we work to help you explore and resolve those feelings at your own pace.
• Emotional Expression: Therapy helps you express grief in a safe space, enabling you to understand and manage intense emotions like sadness, guilt, and anger.
• Building Resilience: Our therapists guide you through ways to rebuild strength and optimism, even during the toughest times.

What Grief and Loss Treatment Looks Like

Grief and Loss treatment at our practice is based on a collaborative approach. We work alongside you, helping you find your way through grief in a way that feels right for you. Here’s what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Care: Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. We tailor treatment to your individual needs, whether that involves helping you process complex emotions, work on self-esteem, or build a positive mindset through grief.
• Assessment: We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your unique experience of grief—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or a personal crisis.
• Therapeutic Techniques: We use evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Narrative Therapy to help you reframe your grief, manage distress, and increase emotional regulation.
• Ongoing Support: Grief is a journey, and our therapy is designed to be long-term and flexible. We regularly check in on your progress, adjust strategies as needed, and support you as you find your way to healing.
• Confidentiality: Everything you share with us remains private. Our clinic is committed to maintaining a safe, confidential space for you to explore your feelings.