What Do Bereavement/Grief Specialists Do?

We accept your grief for what it is -- a natural reaction to change and the trauma of loss. Grief often impacts every area of our life, as well as how we feel, how we think, how we behave, and how our body physically works.

We do not expect you to have explain or defend your grief, but rather allow you to just talk about it for what it is.

We respect your unique personality and coping style.

We truly listen. We do not judge you, your family, or your loved one.

We love to learn and listen to stories about the person who died, what he/she was like, the good things and the painful things.

We walk with you, as you as you sort through all the mixed thoughts and feelings grief often brings.

We reassure you that you can hold on to the love and memories of your special person and let go of the pain of loss.

We witness the process of developing a new relationship with your loved one.

We offer education and normalization about the grief process. We validate that coping with grief is a dynamic process that often feels like a rollercoaster.

We may share suggestions from other people on what has helped them in their grief.

We help to brainstorm coping strategies… things to do to get through the day, to get through the night.

We recognize and know that there will be difficult days, such as birthdays, holidays and anniversaries.

We discuss and encourage various mourning rituals that help you to honor and remember your loved one.

We remind you of hope and comfort, even in your darkest moments.