Empowerment & Empathy: A Blog about Grief

 Tips, Tricks, and Reflections for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed

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Which Anxiety Therapy Works Best for You?

It’s hard to know where to begin when you are looking for help with your anxiety issues. How would a therapist even help you? Here are a few forms of therapy that have been shown to be helpful with anxiety symptoms.

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How to Keep the Tears at Bay: Dealing with Loss Like a Boss

After a loss, it can feel like the tears will never stop. Part of the issue is that Western culture is kind of stuck on positivity - at.all.times. But sometimes negative emotions are appropriate. There are things you can do to help with the healing though. In this post we look at ways you can support your own grief experience.

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How Does Grief Counseling Work

Losing someone we love is one of life's most profound experiences, leaving us grappling with a whirlwind of emotions that can feel overwhelming and isolating. In times of grief, the journey toward healing may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but it's during these moments of darkness that the beacon of grief counseling shines brightest.

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Healing Religious Trauma: How Therapy Can Help You Find Peace

Religious trauma is often kept hush-hushed. Unfortunately, even religion brings comfort to many people, religion has also hurt many people in devastating ways. Our therapist, Gabrielle Ferguson, has been on the receiving end of religious trauma and, now uses her experience, along with her training in psychotherapy, to help others explore and heal their experience with religious trauma.

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Surprising Benefits of Grief Counseling

Grief is an unavoidable aspect of the human experience, yet its depths and complexities often catch us off guard, particularly when mourning the loss of a cherished pet. Amidst the waves of sorrow and longing, many find themselves adrift, grappling with emotions they never imagined.

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What Not to Say to Someone Grieving the Loss of a Pet?

When a beloved pet passes away, the pain can be just as profound as losing a human loved one. Our animal companions hold a special place in our hearts, offering unwavering loyalty, comfort, and unconditional love. Yet, in the face of such loss, our attempts to console often fall short, unintentionally causing further hurt. This delicate matter prompts a crucial question: What Not to Say to Someone Grieving the Loss of a Pet?

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What Is Grief Counseling?

Life is a journey filled with joy, love, and laughter, but it also carries its fair share of pain, loss, and heartache. One of the most challenging experiences we may encounter is the loss of a loved one, a job, or even a significant aspect of our lives.

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Surviving Christmas After a Loss

The single candle represents how one might feel during the holiday season after losing someone they love. Grief can intensify during the holidays.

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