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At This Thing Called Grief, we understand that your experience of loss is as unique as you are, touching every part of life in ways that are personal and profound.
Our team is here to support you—whether you’re dealing with the heartbreak of losing a loved one or navigating the quieter, yet deeply impactful, life transitions that can change everything.
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We are dedicated to helping individuals
navigate the often overwhelming journey of grief and loss.
Discover below some of the types of grief, loss, and bereavement
we often help individuals and families work through.
Loss of a Child
The death of a child, whether due to illness, accident, or unforeseen circumstances, is a life-altering loss.
This Thing Called Grief works with parents to navigate this overwhelming grief, helping them process the pain, guilt, and profound sense of emptiness that can accompany such a loss.
Chronic Illness and Terminal Diagnoses
Families facing terminal or chronic illnesses, especially of a child, partner, or parent, often experience what’s known as anticipatory grief.
This Thing Called Grief supports individuals through the fear, sadness, and anticipatory loss that come with navigating a loved one's decline, helping them find peace in the present while preparing for future changes.
Loss of a Spouse or Partner
The death of a spouse or long-term partner is a profound loss, affecting one’s sense of identity, stability, and daily life.
This Thing Called Grief provides a supportive space where individuals can work through the isolation, identity shifts, and complicated emotions that arise from this type of loss, allowing them to rediscover purpose in their own lives.
Bereavement After Sudden Loss
Sudden and unexpected losses, such as those caused by accidents, heart attacks, or suicides, often lead to intense grief that can feel overwhelming and disorienting.
This Thing Called Grief assists individuals and families in processing the shock, anger, and trauma that frequently accompany these kinds of losses.
Loss Through Divorce or Separation
While not involving a death, the loss of a marriage or partnership can bring a complex type of grief as individuals mourn the end of a shared life, dreams, and expectations for the future.
This Thing Called Grief helps clients navigate the mix of emotions, including feelings of rejection, loneliness, and identity shifts.
Loss of Identity or Lifestyle Due to Illness or Disability
Chronic illness, injury, or disability can lead to a significant shift in one’s identity and sense of self.
For individuals facing these changes, This Thing Called Grief provides support as they come to terms with the loss of their previous abilities, lifestyle, or even career, fostering resilience and helping them adapt to their new circumstances.
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
The death of a beloved pet can be deeply impactful, as pets often provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of stability.
This Thing Called Grief acknowledges the importance of this bond and helps individuals honor their grief, recognizing the unique role pets play in our lives.
Collective or Community Grief
Events that affect entire communities, such as natural disasters, mass shootings, or the loss of community leaders, often result in a shared experience of grief.
This Thing Called Grief helps individuals process these collective losses, providing guidance on rebuilding a sense of connection and hope.
Loss Due to Immigration or Relocation
Relocating to a new country or community can result in a sense of loss related to one’s culture, support systems, and even identity.
This Thing Called Grief assists individuals in processing these feelings of displacement, helping them navigate the emotional and practical adjustments involved in making a new place feel like home.
If you’re experiencing any of these challenges, know that you don’t have to face them alone.
This Thing Called Grief is here to walk with you through every step, offering compassionate support tailored to your unique journey.
Please reach out to us—we’re here to listen, support, and help you find a path forward that honours your experience and brings you peace.
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