Three common concerns about grief and therapy

Three common concerns about grief and therapy

Grief isn’t a linear process and it can be brought on by range of life experiences - including but not just the loss of a loved one. To make it more complex, people experience grief and can be triggered very differently.

As therapists, we there a few reoccurring concerns that have come up from clients.

The simple truth: grief changes you.

The simple truth: grief changes you.

Grief is not a pathology or illness to be diagnosed—it’s a natural process that only the most fortunate of us never have to go through. Therefore, therapy isn’t about fixing or curing you—it’s about helping you work through the pain and getting your life back on track.

Five common mental health concerns for new parents

Five common mental health concerns for new parents

When you find out your expecting a new baby, it can bring about a range of thoughts and feelings. One thing is for certain: change - from your body to your habits and more!

As a new or expecting parent, it’s normal to have questions and concerns.

Eight signs your child may be struggling and how you can help

Eight signs your child may be struggling and how you can help

Children lack the experience, understanding and communication skills to express how their feeling – especially young, nonverbal children. As a result, the fear and uncertainty that your child may be experiencing can manifest itself in unhealthy ways which may be regarded as disobedience. Often times, your child is likely asking for help the only way they know how.