Grief is one of the most profound and personal life experiences you’ll ever face. Whether expected or sudden, a loved one’s death can bring overwhelming sadness, confusion, and emotional turmoil that don’t always follow a predictable timeline or path.
Why You May Need Bereavement Counseling
Though there is no single “right” way to mourn, you may want to consider professional help when grieving begins to interfere with your daily functioning, relationships, or mental health. Foundation Stone Wellness’ grief and loss counseling program offers a safe, compassionate space to process your emotions, understand the impact of your loss, and find a way forward.
People healing from loss can benefit from bereavement counseling if they are:
- Struggling with intense or prolonged sadness
- Feeling numb, detached, or hopeless
- Experiencing guilt, anger, or unresolved issues related to the loss
- Having difficulty performing daily tasks or maintaining relationships
- Isolating themselves or feeling disconnected from others
Understanding the Different Types of Grief
Not all grief looks the same. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based treatments to help our clients recognize the form of grief they experience.
- Disenfranchised grief: When societal norms don’t typically recognize your loss (e.g., a miscarriage or an ex-partner’s death).
- Complicated grief: Involves a prolonged, profoundly upsetting mourning process.
- Anticipatory grief: Occurs when you grieve a loss before it happens, such as in cases of terminal illness.
- Cumulative grief: Experiencing multiple losses in a short period.
- Delayed grief: Suppressed emotions that resurface long after the loss.
The Benefits of a Grief Retreat
In our fast-paced world, there’s often an unspoken expectation among those around us that we can quickly “bounce back” after loss. But grief doesn’t follow a schedule. You must give yourself permission to pause, reflect, and heal instead of rushing the process.
Our bereavement retreat is a calming place where you can take time away from your work, responsibilities, and daily stressors to focus on your mental and emotional well-being with fewer pressures and distractions. Here, you can freely express your grief while receiving professional guidance through trauma-informed and evidence-based counseling.
Discover Compassionate Care at Foundation Stone Wellness
At Foundation Stone Wellness, we specialize in grief care that honors the complexity of loss. We integrate bereavement counseling services into personalized healing plans designed to account for every client’s optimal physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
If you feel overwhelmed by mourning a loved one’s loss, contact us today to learn how our grief retreat and counseling services can help you recover.