GRIEF

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Grief can engulf your life, often making it difficult to seek assistance. However, if you’re drowning in sorrow or finding it impossible to manage your grief, reaching out to Debra Black-Mayo, MS, LPC, CCTP, CDBT, at Mayo Counseling Center in Chandler, Arizona, is a crucial step. With Debra, you’ll find empathy, support, and direction as you navigate your feelings, process your grief, and discover ways to step forward surrounded by joyful memories. To arrange an appointment, either in-person or via telehealth, please call or book online today.

Grief Q&A

What causes grief?

While it’s commonly understood that grief arises following the death of a loved one, it’s important to recognize that grief can stem from a variety of losses. Grief is the emotional response to the loss of anything significant in your life, which could include:

• The end of a friendship
• The conclusion of a work relationship
• Deterioration of your health
• Losing a job
• Loss of financial security
• The death of a pet

Individual experiences of grief vary widely. Some individuals find solace in discussing their feelings, whereas others might find it too painful to express their emotions. While some may navigate through their grief relatively quickly, others may require a year or more to fully process their loss.

When should I seek help for grief?

Grieving is a deeply personal process, and there’s no universal timeline for healing, making it hard to set precise guidelines for seeking assistance. However, it’s expected that with time, the sharpness of your pain and sorrow will soften, gradually making room for cherished memories in places once filled with sadness. It might be necessary to consider grief counseling if your emotions remain static or worsen, or if you find yourself:

• Overwhelmed by your emotions
• Unable to move past the acute pain
• Stuck in feelings of anger or bitterness
• Withdrawing from loved ones
• Unable to speak about your loss
• Experiencing depression
• Suppressing your emotions

Suppressing your grief might seem to offer temporary relief, allowing you to feel as though you’ve moved past your loss. Yet, avoiding the grieving process can have long-term effects on your mental health, potentially leading to a future resurgence of grief that feels sudden and overpoweringly intense. Grief counseling aims to bolster your well-being by facilitating a healthy grieving process, acknowledging your pain, and helping you move forward authentically, without burying your true emotions.

What should I expect during grief counseling?

Debra provides a secure, nurturing, and comforting space for you to express your emotions and navigate through your feelings. She offers attentive listening, steers the discussion, and proposes strategies to help you manage your grief. Grief counseling with Debra progresses at a pace that feels right for you, respecting your emotions and personal needs without rushing you through your healing process.

If you’re seeking support for grief, reach out to Mayo Counseling Center, LLC, to schedule either an in-office or a telehealth consultation online today.