Grief & Loss

Grief can change everything, and there is no single “right” way to grieve. Whether you’re coping with the loss of someone you love or navigating another significant loss, counseling can provide a compassionate space to process the emotions, changes, and uncertainty that come with it. At Mind In Balance, you don’t have to walk through grief alone—we’ll meet you where you are and help you move through this season with compassion, support, and hope.

Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.

The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors. Each grieving experience is unique. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, we are here to help you walk through this very difficult time.

A few common symptoms of grief are:

Physical

Crying and sighing
Headaches
Loss of appetite
Difficulty sleeping
Weakness
Fatigue

Emotional

Feelings of sadness and yearning
Feelings of worry or increased anxiety
Feelings of frustration or anger
Feelings of guilt

Social/Behavioral

Feeling detached from others or even yourself
Self-isolation from social contact
Behaving in ways that are not normal for you