Grief Counseling
Grief Counseling
Anna Bauereis
The loss of a loved one is never easy, and yet, it is something that most of us will come across, at some point in life. After the loss of her youngest son, Alexei, Anna’s world was cast in shadow and darkness. She experienced all the dark emotions that characterize grief – anger, denial, guilt. She felt hopeless, and yet, from that hopelessness, she also found hope.
After Alexei’s untimely passing, Anna became a strong advocate for the prevention of unnecessary pedestrian crashes, like the one that claimed her son’s life. She also set out to help other parents, and families grieving a loss.
Her own considerable grief allowed Anna to become a grief counselor.
What does a grief counselor do?
The loss of a loved one is never easy, and yet, it is something that most of us will come across, at some point in life. After the loss of her youngest son, Alexei, Anna’s world was cast in shadow and darkness. She experienced all the dark emotions that characterize grief – anger, denial, guilt. She felt hopeless, and yet, from that hopelessness, she also found hope.
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
Now, people won’t always go through all of these. Sometimes, they’ll skip a stage, or go through them in a different order.
As a grief and loss counselor, Anna is here to help you every step of the way, as you navigate difficult emotions, and adjust to this new stage of your life.
After a loss, you may experience:
● Shock
● Loss of appetite
● Angry outbursts
● Bouts of sadness and depressive episodes
● Disbelief
● An altered sleep schedule, insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep
● A feeling of hopelessness;
● Tendency to self-isolate from family and friends
● Avoidance of activities that previously brought joy
● Survivor’s guilt
All of these emotions and experiences are normal after a loss, and there is no shame in asking for help. There is nothing wrong with you if you find it difficult to cope with or process loss.
What can grief counseling help you with?
With almost two decades of experience as a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, Anna has seen the whole range of emotions that a person can experience while dealing with grief.
As a mother and as a human being, she has grieved.
And so it is with mindful understanding, and compassion, as well as a professional outlook, that Anna will help you:
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- Adjust to this new situation, and life without the deceased;
- Work through your grief
- Address unresolved feelings towards the deceased (things we feel are left unsaid, or unaddressed can haunt us, and make it difficult to let go);
- Talk through what you’re experiencing and feeling
- Forge new bonds, and engage in healthy, healing activities
- Maintain your connection with the deceased, while also moving on
- Navigate any potential guilt at moving on with your life.
Grief counseling is about learning how you can, and must live on, and live a good life, even when you’ve lost someone you love. It can help you design and understand your new identity, shaped by this loss.
Schedule a 15-minute call with Anna, to learn how she might help you cope.