Grief
Counselling
For children, teens, and young adults
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Understanding death and making sense of what has happened
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Identifying, exploring, and expressing feelings
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Exploring and developing supportive coping strategies
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Identifying support systems
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Maintaining connections to the deceased
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Meaning-making and adjusting to a new reality
Grief is unique for every young person, and so too will our work together be. Using a variety of approaches, I work with each child, teen, or young adult to co-create a space that meets the needs of each individual. These may include elements of play therapy, creative outlets and activities, expressive arts, various therapeutic modalities, and traditional talk therapy.
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In a world where grief is still often seen as a taboo or uncomfortable subject, I have come to understand how important and helpful it is to have a safe place to explore grief and all that comes with it, especially for young people. Both my personal and professional experiences have taken me on my own journey, and I feel privileged to be able to work alongside others on theirs. I believe that my role is one of a companion; someone to help hold space for the grief, the big feelings, the worries, the joys, and everything in between.
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All sessions are catered towards each client's age and developmental stage, as well as their strengths, interests, and goals.
Some of the things I can help with:
After the death of someone important, it can be helpful for young people to have a safe place to talk about their experience. Together, we create a space to explore some of the feelings, thoughts, and questions that can be experienced after a death.