Grief Counselling, Sydney
Grief may be universal, but your experiencing of it is unique. Continuing your bond, while re-orienting yourself to a new reality can be confusing and painful. You don’t have to do it alone.
Loss is a part of human experience. In our lifetime, we will all struggle in the aftermath of losing a family member, partner, child, pet, or friend. At Mangrove House, we acknowledge that loss encompasses so much more than death. You can lose a sense of home as a refugee, a sense of identity after leaving a job, in retirement, or losing a person you love through conflict. Mourning that loss, and understanding that our minds and bodies treat that loss in the same way we might treat death is an important first step in recovering a sense of peace again.
Grief counselling can be a short-term support to help you come to terms with your loss and regain meaning in your life. People seek out counselling if they feel unsupported by their loved ones, don’t want to burden others with their grief, and sometimes it is simply a time for you to commemorate the person you’ve lost and to honour their memory. Whatever your reasons might be for seeking support, we are here to hold space for you.
For those of you struggling with loss of properties or supporting people who have lost homes in the recent floods, the National Association of Loss and Grief has some useful resources on how to look after yourself as you navigate this painful time.
Other useful websites are the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement and the National Centre for Childhood Grief.
