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The Impacts of Delayed Grief

Greenwood Counseling Center — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:38:08 +0000

Grief is a natural response to any significant loss, whether that’s the death of a loved one, a miscarriage, or the end of a long-lasting relationship. It can even be caused by job loss. While the grieving process is a natural and necessary part of life, it isn’t always convenient. Often, the demands of work...

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The Impact of Complicated Grief

Greenwood Counseling Center — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 13:14:00 +0000

Grief is a natural response to any significant loss, whether that’s the death of a loved one, a miscarriage, or the end of a long-lasting relationship. It can even be caused by job loss.

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How Do I Know If I’m Going Through Complicated Grief?

Greenwood Counseling Center — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:46:00 +0000

If you've recently experienced some type of loss, whether the loss was a person, a place, or a thing, any type of loss can be difficult to navigate. Life changes are hard and grief is often part of the process. Unfortunately, if you have experienced grief and had expectations about how long it would last, you may be feeling frustrated, confused or disheartened that it may not yet have dissipated.

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Fighting the Winter Blues

Greenwood Counseling Center — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 03:36:09 +0000

Winter: it’s cold, the days are short, and there is less sunlight. Even though the season comes around every year, for some people it doesn’t make the drawbacks any more desirable. There are certainly upsides to the winter, like hot chocolate, holidays, and fires in the fireplace, or snow sports. However, for others, these positives aren’t...

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Coping with Trauma, Crisis and Tragedy

Greenwood Counseling Center — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:40:58 +0000

Following the tragic events of the Movie Theater shooting, and other horrific events over the last decade or two, it is frequently difficult for individuals to cope with the feelings and anxiety that are elicited by those tragedies. Regardless of whether you were witness to the scene, knew someone who was a victim of,...

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Healing Grief

Greenwood Counseling Center — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:33:20 +0000

Recovering from the loss of someone you love is one of the hardest experiences to go through in life, and it is an experience most of us will encounter at some point. Healing grief and finding a way to cope with the deep emotions that loss elicits can be overwhelming, and if not dealt...

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Managing Grief During the Holidays

Greenwood Counseling Center — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:36:27 +0000

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for people who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Trying to find ways to endure the sadness often creates feelings of depression, lack of motivation, and disinterest in being around others. However, there are ways to allow your love for that special person...

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Thankful List

Greenwood Counseling Center — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:18:56 +0000

This time of year is the perfect time to begin a list that encourages you to reflect on the people, places, things and experiences in your life for which you are thankful. The following exercise may seem easy at first, but as time goes on, you will find that it challenges you to look for...

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