Grief Support

Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Individuals may experience various types and levels of loss across the lifespan. A loss may pertain to loss of a loved one, an identity (tied to a job or role), a relationship, a home, a financial loss, etc. Each loss, in and of itself or several losses collectively, can profoundly affect an individual's ability to cope and function. Awareness of the extent of grief and how grief may be held in one's being (within their energy field and thus impacting the body) may be known or it may exist on deep levels below one's conscious awareness.

Grief may be associated with many complicated emotions. A person may have feelings ranging from deep sadness to anger, while simultaneously experiencing joy, contentment and humor. The process of adapting to a significant loss can vary dramatically from one person to another, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to what was lost, and other factors. Emotions are often surprising in their strength or mildness, and they can also be confusing, such as when a person misses a painful relationship. One of the many challenges associated with grieving the loss of a loved one, whether a death or the dissolution of a relationship, is adjusting to the new reality of living in the absence of the loved one. This often requires developing a new routine, envisioning a new future, and even adopting a new sense of identity. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief, though some thoughts and behaviors after a loss can be more helpful or safe than others. Everyone grieves in their own way and in their own time. No one way of grieving is better than any other. Leslie provides loving support of an individual's grief process. She utilizes strength-based models and creative processes to enable clients to access their own natural healing abilities, resources and creativity.