Allison A. Brodeur, MS, LMFT, PLLC
Therapy can be a helpful avenue to healing after the loss of a spouse. Having a “safe space” or private place to unpack all of the emotions related to loss is vastly important. All therapists have unique styles, so it’s important to “shop around” to find the right fit for yourself. Sometimes it takes more than one visit with a therapist, or even trying more than one therapist, to find that right “fit, or place to land.”
Grief is so unique, personal, and individual, that it requires long term attention. Having a therapist, allows you the designated time to take this journey you didn’t ask to embark upon.
Finding a therapist can be done by asking someone you trust for a recommendation, asking a minister or your physician for a referral, or by searching yourself. Many therapists advertise through websites (Examples are: Psychology Today, or Good Therapy).
Taking care of yourself during times of grief means taking steps to process the extraordinary loss you have endured. Therapy can be one of the ways to do this.
Allison A. Brodeur, MS, LMFT, PLLC