Marg Hux Therapy

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Loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences people face, and sadly a very common experience.  Grief can overtake you with deep sadness and even anger or guilt.  It can feel impossible to focus on or do anything else. Your world has changed and a part of you is lost. 

 

Grief may arise after the death of a loved one, but also after the loss of a relationship, your health, a career, a hoped-for future, or a pet.  The depth of grief is not measured by the type of loss, nor whether the relationship was uniformly positive, or more complicated.  It depends on how deeply that person, role, or dream was woven into your heart, your daily life, and your sense of who you are.

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​The Journey of Grief

 

Although there is no fixed order or timetable, there are several aspects to moving through the grieving process.   People often move back and forth between these aspects as new memories, anniversaries, or life events bring fresh waves of emotion.   These are: 

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Accepting the reality of the loss.
Making space for the reality of what has happened, including the emotions, unanswered questions, traumatic aspects, or self-blame that may accompany it.

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Giving space for your emotions.
Letting yourself feel and honoring emotions of sadness or anger or guilt when they arise. 

Discovering who you are now
Exploring how your life, identity, and sense of purpose are changing now that this person, relationship, role, or dream is no longer part of your daily life.

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Finding an ongoing connection.
Honouring the relationship while discovering meaningful ways to carry your loved one forward in your life. For many people this includes memories and rituals; for others it may also include a continuing sense of connection that remains deeply meaningful.

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How We can Work Together

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Therapy provides a supportive relationship in which these experiences can be understood, felt, and gently worked through.   You can have a space to share that is just your own, and a support in your journey particularly for any elements where you’re just not able to move forward and feel stuck.  For traumatic aspects of the loss, we can use somatic methods to gently release the pain and intensity of memories.  ​​​

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What is Possible 

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Although the loss remains part of your story, it does not always have to remain at the centre of it. With time and support, many people find they can once again experience peace, meaning, and genuine happiness, while continuing to hold their loved one close in their heart.

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