Grief and Loss

Keep in mind all people grieve differently

The 5 stages of loss and grief.

1

Denial and Isolation

2

Anger

3

Bargaining

4

Depression

5

Acceptance

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a relatively short-term, focused psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological problems including depression, anxiety, anger, marital conflict, loneliness, panic, fears, eating disorders, substance abuse, alcohol abuse and dependence and personality problems.

The focus of therapy is on how you are thinking, behaving, and communicating today rather than on your early childhood experiences. The /counselor/therapist assists the patient in identifying specific distortions (using cognitive assessment) and biases in thinking and provides guidance on how to change this thinking. Cognitive therapy helps the patient learn effective self-help skills that are used in homework assignments that help you change the way you think, feel and behave now.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is action-oriented, practical, rational, and helps the patient gain independence and effectiveness in dealing with real-life issues. Many people wonder what to expect when they begin counseling/therapy. Although you’re individual experience will vary depending on the problems and goals that you have.