Find Help Overcoming Loss Through Grief Counseling in Peoria
Loss is a normal part of the daily experience ranging from unmet expectations to unrealized dreams. Grief is also a natural response to loss, and each of us has a unique way in which we experience this grief. Many of these responses are healthy and allow us to work through the loss in a constructive manner. There are other times though that we may get stuck in a pattern of responses that hinder our recovery and healing. Sudden traumatic losses can also catch us off guard and exceed the resources that are available to cope effectively. Time, proper support and therapeutic interventions can facilitate the grief process and allow you an opportunity to mourn and recover from the loss. If looking for help with grief and loss, talk with the counselors at Chapin & Russell Associates in Peoria IL.
Potential Causes of Grief
Grief can be experienced in numerous ways. Often, your grief stems from a recent loss. However, this loss isn’t restricted to “loss of life.” There are other sources of loss that can cause one’s grief. Examples of loss include:
- Relationship Break-Ups
- Missed Job Opportunities or Promotions
- Friendships Ending
- Loss of a Pet
- Death of a Family Member or Friend
- Severe Illness (Loss of Health)
The Symptoms of Prolonged Grief
It’s normal to feel grief after a loss. However, when grief does not resolve and interferes with daily life, you could be suffering from prolonged grief disorder. Common symptoms of prolonged grief disorder are:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Detachment
- Irritability
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Lack of Motivation
- Feelings of Guilt
- Bitterness
What Can Be Done?
If symptoms of grief persist for a significant time after a loss, it might be time to talk with a counselor. Grief is an emotional tool meant to assist with the process of overcoming loss. However, if grief becomes overwhelming, counselors can help you sort through your emotions and discuss the best options for coping.
Sometimes the grief process can be complicated by trauma. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, Chapin & Russell also provides neurotherapy which has been found to effectively treat prolonged grief disorder that has been impacted by trauma. During neurotherapy, we measure your brain’s electrical signals to identify potential dysregulation. Continued neurotherapy treatment helps teach your brain how to maintain optimal brain wave activity, reducing the symptoms of trauma and grief, often making traditional counseling even more effective. You can learn more about our neurotherapy services on our website.
Talk with a Counselor
If recent losses in your life, have you overwhelmed by grief, there are effective methods to manage its symptoms, cope with loss, and mentally oneself. Talk with Chapin & Russell Associates today to discuss your options for grief counseling in Peoria, IL. To learn more, contact us at 309-681-5850 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
