About the Method:
"Because we have learned how to acquire something, but not what to do if we lose it..." John W. James, Russel FriedmanThe Grief
Grief is a natural and normal human reaction to loss. Grief is the sum of all the conflicting emotions caused by a major change or disruption to the normal order of our lives. The problem is that what we have learned in our society about how to deal with grief is not normal, not natural, and not helpful.
Our grief is often like a neglected garden. We know we should take care of it, but we don't want to acknowledge it. We may be able to push it out of our minds for a while, but it's still there, and the longer we try to pretend it doesn't exist, the more frightening it becomes. Traditional grief work encourages us to talk about the garden, perhaps even listen to others' stories of how they tidied up theirs, while ours slowly becomes completely overgrown with weeds. During the grieving process, you will receive the tools you need to clear the weeds, while I am there to support you. Every job is easier when you have the right tools and someone to show you how to use them effectively. In fact, the more you use these tools, the more effective they become.
Unprocessed grief
Unprocessed grief is almost always caused by wishing we could have done or said something differently, more, or better. It is about unspoken emotional communication. Unprocessed grief endangers our health, as it causes prolonged elevated stress levels, which increase the risk of developing more serious illnesses.
Changes following the processing of losses:
reconciliation and acceptance
openness to new relationships
regaining vitality and energy
"Processing means that we get our pleasant memories back without them being clouded by remorse or guilt." (J. W. James – R. Friedman)
About the Method
It is not therapy or counseling, but rather a structured self-help program that improves mental health and has a therapeutic effect. We work with our emotions through a series of interconnected exercises.
„"After all, grief breaks hearts, not minds. All our attempts to heal our hearts with our minds are doomed to failure, because our intellect is not the right tool for this. (John W. James, Russel Friedman)
A journey of self-discovery, a lifelong investment that will help you cope with losses and changes.
The effectiveness of the Grief Processing Method® was scientifically tested by Dr. Rachael D. Nolan and Dr. Jeffery S. Hallam, researchers at Kent State University (Ohio, USA), and the results were published in February 2019 in the American Journal of Health Education. The study found that the Thanks to the Grief Processing Method® action program, the emotional well-being of participants improved to a statistically significant degree. "The Grief Processing Method is an evidence-informed, practice-oriented program that effectively reduces the symptoms of grief and helps people process their grief."
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We will arrange a time and meet at least 8 times via Signal or in person, or 8-10 times in a group.
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