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🌿 When we lose someone or something dear to us, it can feel like we're constantly bumping into a 'pain button'—a sharp reminder of our loss. At first, the pain is overwhelming, pressing that button over and over. But with time, something happens: the space around that pain begins to grow. The 'pain button' is still there, but it's pressed less frequently. This doesn't mean we've forgotten or that the loss doesn't matter. It means we've started to heal, to adapt. The pain becomes less acute, and the moments of comfort grow longer. Grief is a process, and while it may never fully disappear, it becomes more manageable. 🌿 Working with grief is not uncommon in our profession, however I know when I was a provisional psychologist that it was an area that I found difficult, wondering "how am I meant to help this person during one of their toughest moments when I don't have the answers to magically remove the pain?!" It took reflection to recognise that the pain is a necessary part of the grieving process, and time is an important, unremovable factor. Being able to go through this with clients using the below explanation sets up a nice transition to our intervention which often focuses on values and self-care. The free members area at: https://lnkd.in/eDc--aPe has a simple explanation of grief which can be helpful for clients, as well as some intervention steps to assisting clients manage their grief through self-care and use of values. #provisionalpsychologist #psychology #psychologystudent #grief #PPRC #psychologytreatment

The Ebbs and Flows of Grieving 💙💚💛 Grief is not a problem to be solved but a process to be experienced. It ebbs and flows, much like the oceans tides. The Mood and Mind Centre recognises that each persons journey through grief is unique. Initially, we may encounter a storm of emotions—shock, denial, anger, and fear. These are natural responses, the human brain’s way of signalling and coping with a profound loss. As we navigate through the depths of grief, we may feel disoriented and isolated, grappling with guilt and seeking solace in our search for meaning. As time passes, we begin to climb upward, finding hope and new patterns of existence. We discover untapped strengths, form supportive relationships, and gradually adjust to our loss. Grief transforms us, and in the process, we learn to help others, find affirmation in our experiences, and eventually stand tall again. If you find yourself on this journey, remember, its okay to reach out for support. #Greiving #EbbsandFlows #MentalhealthMatters #MentalHealth #TheMoodAndMindCentre #goldcoastpsychology #hopeislandpsychology #uppercoomerapsychology #psychology #provisionalpsychologist #clinicalpsychologist #registeredpsychologist

Trauma and grief are similar in that they both come in two forms: essentially, obvious and unobvious. Obvious trauma is that which you are clearly aware of, like a specific incident that deeply impacted you. Unobvious trauma encapsulates everything else that could be subconsciously processed as traumatic and happened perhaps a bit more passively. Similarly, obvious grief happens when you lose someone or something that you love deeply. Unobvious grief is called secondary grief, and it happens when you witness loss through someone else, or through the news or other sources close to you. Trauma and grief do not always onset immediately, but when left untreated for too long, they can build into a major blockage. Addressing trauma and grief head-on can feel intimidating, but worth it in the end. Want to know how we can support you through your trauma or grief? Head to https://lnkd.in/d5vGC3e or email support@kennedycounselingcollective.com #therapist #psychology #therapistdc

Did you know that emotional neglect and family trauma has the potential to leave stains of enslavement within and all around you? Such experiences can entrap you and can very well be the root cause of anxiety loneliness and depression. Yes I know, “they” did it to you 🤦♀️. The question is, who’s doing it to you now? Generational trauma is a real thing. If you don’t heal it, who will? Just as success leaves footprints, unprocessed emotional pain can leave holes of unexplainable sadness, repeated attraction to unhealthy relationships and avoiding conflict out of fear of being abandoned physically and/or emotionally. If you have been silently battling emotional neglect, comment “start”.

Love is not a feeling. Love is an action. ♥️ That’s what the Agape Network is all about. Loving individuals and families through action. People who are struggling with mental health, drug addiction, trauma, and issues like these, are often afraid and lose hope for their future. We help to remove that fear and show that there is hope for their future, and it begins with healing. There’s no such thing as hopelessness. There is always hope. There is always a future for you, no matter your past. The Agape Network: “Restoring individuals and families to psychological, social, physical, and spiritual health.” Learn more at theagapenetwork.org

On Grief - 4/6 Depression - the 4th Stage of Grief Depression is the beginning of acceptance. After all the anger and bargaining and trying to fight reality, when you finally begin to come to terms with the loss, a debilitating sadness overcomes your life. You don't want to look after yourself or others, your house is a mess, you don't groom and you've practically stopped eating or are eating way too much. Consequences don't matter when you're at this stage and there's absolutely no way to skip it. But definitely a way to come out of it. The longer you let it loom over you, the harder it is to get rid of it. So what can you do to get "over" it? Easy answer - Therapy. Difficult answer - Social Support (tell your loved ones how much you're hurting, and let yourself "burden" them with taking care of you. You need it) I've also seen some people read their way out of it - educating themselves on emotions, philosophy, spirituality, and religion. #afterlife #rickygervais #grief #coping #psychology #psychologistsofig #therapists #therapy #love #grieving #therapistsofig #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth

How many of you are like us, desperate to see a family member healed from a mental health challenge or a physical health challenge? How many question whether your faith is in the right place? How many are open to what it will take to bring this healing to pass? Isaiah 58:12 promises us that And your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up and restore the age-old foundations [of buildings that have been laid waste]; You will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets [b]with Dwellings. For every promise, there is an instruction. We would like you to join us as we discover what the instruction is. https://lnkd.in/dgJWrBhy

On a sunny day like today it’s tough looking after a loved one with complex needs, chronic illness and many emotional distortions. The term ambiguous grief only skims the surface. The depths of loss for those doing the looking after goes much deeper. Can you identify one characteristic of ambiguous grief? ^ Boss, a professor emeritus in the Department of Family Social Science, has spent nearly 50 years studying this phenomenon of ambiguous loss, a term she coined in the 1970s. Ambiguous loss describes a loss that remains unclear and thus has no resolution. It leads to feelings of confusion, anxiety, and chronic sorrow. 23 Jan 2024 Caring is a thankless task and the carer can get lost under the responsibilities of such a huge task. Little losses creep up on you and the only certainty is uncertainty. Living with living loss….. #grief #carers #loss #emotions #psychology#therapy

Research shows that while losing a loved one is a common life experience, how we heal can depend greatly on having people who truly listen. When we don't have safe spaces to express our grief and feelings openly (what experts call 'social constraints'), it can impact both our mental and physical health. The harder it is to share our grief, the more likely we are to experience depression, stress, and physical symptoms. If you need support we highly recommend our Transition Circle: https://buff.ly/3AeX9yp #grief #mentalhealth #support #healing #loss #mentalhealthawareness #empoweredendings #griefsupport #healthandwellness #empoweredendingscommunity #deathwithdignity #supportgroup #griefsupport Source: Juth V., Smyth J., Carey M., & Lepore S. (2015). Social constraints are associated with negative psychological and physical adjustment in bereavement. Applied Psychology-Health and Well Being, 7(2), 129–148. 10.1111/aphw.12041

Have you ever wondered if you’ve gotten over a loss or a traumatic incident? Have you accepted everything and made peace with it? How do you know if you’ve accepted and are all set to move on? Read on to learn about the acceptance stage in the grieving process. https://lnkd.in/eUamu2Y3 #grief #stagesofgrief #griefsupport #griefjourney #griefandloss #stagesofgriefandloss #acceptancestage #grieving #recovering #psychologs #traumaticincident