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Benefits of Grief and Loss Therapy

Counselling is a great way to help you move through the grieving process. You can work with a professional to learn new ways of coping and find ways to express complex emotions. It also helps you build a support system, so you won't feel alone in your grief. Grief counselling is not only for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. It can also help those who have experienced divorce, lost their job, or been diagnosed with a serious illness. We are here to support you through any kind of major change or life event that has impacted your life.

Reduce Anxiety and Depression

We can help grief-stricken individuals manage their anxiety and reduce feelings of depression. Together, we will work through your complex emotions in a healthy way.

Alleviate Guilt and Regret

Guilt and regret are normal parts of grieving. There are many ways to cope with them, but one of the best ways to alleviate guilt is by taking care of yourself physically and emotionally.

Understand the Grieving Process

Grieving is a process that helps us heal. Understanding the stages of grief can help you move through them in a healthy way. You can also learn to support those around you who are grieving.

Talk About Feelings

Talking about your feelings in a non-judgemental environment can help you work through the grief. The goal is that eventually you can come to terms with your loss and find happiness again.

Get Back to Self-Care

Counselling provides a safe space to guide you towards self-care. You will learn to develop strategies that prioritize your needs and help you recover from this difficult time in your life.

Heal and Move On

Moving on is the biggest challenge for those who suffered a great loss. Holding on feels like the only thing keeping the memory alive. Counselling helps you come to terms with your loss and move forward.

Grieving is a Process

You might think that the grieving process happens in a straight line. It's true that there are five distinct stages to the grieving process, but those stages don't all happen at once. They may not even happen for everyone. You may go through them one at a time or several at once. You may even go back and forth between two stages. The stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The best thing you can do for yourself when you're grieving is to be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel whatever you need to feel in order to move through this difficult time.

Grief and Loss Therapists

Arian Guedes
Virtual and In-Person

Arian Guedes

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour

Location: 7015 Macleod Trail SW #400, Calgary, AB T2H 2K6

Arian has over 10 years of experience providing counselling to couples and adult individuals with anger issues, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, relationship issues, depression, identity concerns, low self-esteem, work-related issues, and more. * Limited Availability; please Contact Us to inquire.

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Brenda Goodbody
Virtual & In-Person

Brenda Goodbody

Registered Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour

Location: 7015 Macleod Trail SW #400, Calgary, AB T2H 2K6

Brenda works with adults and couples to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, relationship issues, self-esteem, emotion regulation, anger, neurodiversity, personality disorders, stress, and more.

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Erin Patching
Virtual & In-Person

Erin Patching

Registered Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour

Location: 2340 Pegasus Way NE #163, Calgary, AB T2E 8M5

Erin works with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or major life transitions. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping clients build clarity, resilience, and meaningful growth in a safe, supportive space.

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