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 for 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.

Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social, possibly including increased crying, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, fatigue; feelings of sadness, worry or anger; isolation or detachment or just acting in ways not typical for you.

Every grieving experience is different. 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, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help. We are here to help you walk through this very difficult time.

Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.

A few common symptoms in these categories are:

Physical

Crying and sighing
Headaches
Loss of appetite
Difficulty sleeping
Weakness
Fatigue

Emotional

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

Social

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