What happens in grief counseling?
Do I have to cry? What if I am speechless? What to talk about in grief counseling? What if I don’t like the grief counselor after all or we just don’t “click”? How can I grieve in one hour and in front of a stranger? What if I grieve different from the others?
Maybe it helps if I say:
You can meet with me, and together we’ll decide what feels right for you in that moment. We won’t worry about grand theories or advice from others. You can be anything: sad, confused, angry, overwhelmed, paralyzed, restless, lost, relieved, wild, crying, numb, closed off, or exuberant. Together, we’ll create a space that suits your current state.
We can do this in my practice, at a café, in the park, on a walk, sitting, or even jumping around. We can talk, be silent, moan, laugh – always deciding together which creative path of grief we’ll follow next.
On the difficult path, you are allowed to take a break whenever you need.