Grief and loss
Experiencing grief is one of the most natural things in life. Our world is constantly changing and we are constantly having to leave things behind. People die, places transform, and the constant change of ourselves and the world as we age cannot be stopped. This is part of life, and often a painful one. Sometimes grief is directed at the loss of a person, but it can also be created by the loss of a hope, a vision of the future, a wish or other things that we never physically had access to, but which were nevertheless part of our lived world. Grief requires both time and attention. It is a process. For various reasons, this process may stop or become frozen. It may be perceived as unbearable or perhaps the circumstances around us force life to go on as usual. In some cases, the fear of grief becomes so overwhelming that we decide, consciously or not, that we would perish if we came into contact with it. Grief is not pathological. But being in grief is hard and we usually need some form of support in the process. This can be in the form of friends, family, art or stories. And in some cases, there may even be a need for professional contact.
Psychotherapy in a grieving process
A loss requires grief work. This work looks different depending on who has been affected, what has happened, how the culture views grief and a variety of other factors. Complex grieving processes can arise in this aftermath, which in some cases creates the need to explore and receive help with grief in psychotherapy. Sometimes people describe not being able to get out of their grief, that it has something static about it. Healthy grief has different expressions, but can often be described as something that is in motion. Grief is not something to be cured or taken away, on the contrary, it is necessary to be able to feel and be in grief in order to live a full and deep life. Grief is proof that something loved or valued has been lost. It is impossible to love without also being able to grieve. But there are events and losses that paralyse us to the point where everything else stops. If such reactions do not go away but continue to inhibit us in various ways, then it may be appropriate to talk to someone to try to find new ways of dealing with grief.
See a psychologist in central Gothenburg
One way to do this is through psychological counseling. Creating a regular space for grief is sometimes necessary. A safe space allows us to explore what we are leaving behind, where we are at the moment and the way forward that is ours. Grief is not morbid and not harmful, but there are grief processes that get stuck and create blocks. You are welcome to contact us if you want to know more about how it is possible to work with your particular grief in psychotherapy. It is also possible to find an appointment at the clinic or a free telephone consultation via the link below.
