The Wilderness of Grief
*Do you ever feel empty and disconnected from those around you?
*Do you feel lonely and lost, as if a part of you is missing?
*Are your emotions unpredictable? Sometimes you feel okay; other times it's hard to breathe?
*Do you feel numb, have reduced concentration and are merely going through the motions of the day?
*Are you in a cycle of sadness, guilt, what-ifs, and regret?
*Do you avoid people or places that remind you of what you lost?
*Are you masking your true feelings because you sense people just want you to "move on"?
*Do you avoid talking about your pain because you don't want to burden others?
*Do you find yourself struggling with your view of God or secretly having doubts about your faith since the loss?
*Maybe you feel trapped in the pain of grief - not wanting to forget, yet not wanting the loss to consume you.
*Do you feel life and people are "moving on" without you, while you feel stuck in time?
Grief is universal. It is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. The duration of grief is unique to each individual. Unfortunately, many of us have been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural and that there is an appropriate time frame to grieve. Grief is not merely confined to the loss through death, but can also result from the countless other losses in life, including but not limited to the loss of safety, trust, health, finances, a relationship or friendship, and moving. Life after a loss can be hard, painful and even confusing. You may feel potentially isolated, afraid and alone, yet desire to be seen, heard, connected and supported.
Grief has an overarching impact on our well-being. It can affect us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Grief work is laborious, not linear, and it takes time. Time itself does not heal; it is what you do within that time that matters. Transformation, personal growth and healing are all possible - even after a loss.
Regardless of what has caused your emotional pain and burden you carry, I truly empathize and welcome the opportunity to meet you. I would like to gain a thorough awareness and knowledge of your unique circumstances and experiences and bear witness to how you have been affected. Through the services available at Anchored Horizons, I will strive to foster a safe, empathetic, professional relationship with you and provide competent support and guidance in your time of need.
If you are ready to make a transformational pivot in your grief and loss journey, contact me at Anchored Horizons today! We can traverse the terrain of grief together. I'm here to support you as you journey toward holistic healing and find meaning after loss.
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
Grief counseling and The Grief Recovery Method are ONLINE sessions only. To receive grief counseling you must be a resident in the state of Oregon. The Grief Recovery Method has no state residency requirement.
The Companion Care services are completed in-person and are for individuals who reside in Hood River, Oregon (USA) and the surrounding communities.
Insurance is not accepted for services through Anchored Horizons. Cash or credit card payments are required at the time of service.
Grief counseling sessions last 50 minutes. The frequency of sessions vary depending on the needs of the client.
Each Grief Recovery Method session lasts 60 minutes. The commitment required to complete this initial program involves meeting virtually once a week for 7 (consecutive) weeks. Subsequent loss completion work (if desired) will require meeting once a week for 3 consecutive weeks.
No, there is not a minimum time requirement, however, the service is charged by the hour.