Divorce Counseling Prior Lake, MN
Divorce Grief Counseling
Support for your journey through divorce
Your journey through divorce can be challenging. Chances are that you're feeling exhausted with figuring out and navigating all the logistics of a divorce, in addition to trying to manage the emotions that can come with the process; anger, bitterness, sadness, and hopelessness. At times you feel lost and uncertain of what the future holds for you. You feel alone as those around you don't truly understand what you're going through. You often find yourself not wanting to burden them in reaching out for support.
What if I were to tell you the emotions you're experiencing are a form of grief? Divorce creates an experience of loss known as ambiguous or living loss. It brings similar emotions and experiences as the death of a loved one but often times goes unnoticed/untreated. Your ex-spouse may still be living but you have lost your spouse through the divorce. You are no longer living the life you were familiar with and the one you planned for. You are not alone in these thoughts and you do not have to walk this journey solo. With my guidance, you can honor your grief journey as you navigate the logistics of divorce. You deserve this!
Common Questions
“How do I grieve while also handling all the logistics?”
This is a very common question (regardless of the type of loss you're grieving) and a great one at that! Logistics are part of the process and is the main element that provides a distraction to the grief. Many clients will say, "I was doing fine and then all of a sudden I wasn't." That sudden change often refers to when the logistics have been addressed and are no longer present; leaving room for the grief to surface. You are in a spot now where you're attempting to navigate both the logistics of the divorce and the grief of the divorce. So what do we do with that? We leave room and allow for both. You shouldn't have to walk through either of these events alone and with my help you don't have to. You get to decide what your process looks like while I provide the safe space and tools to honor that process.
“I'm angry! Is it possible to also grieve?”
Yes of course! Grief and loss triggers many different emotions including anger, bitterness, resentment, etc. A common misconception with grief is "I should only feel sad and miss everything about her/him/them." While yes that's the most common response to grief and loss, it's not the only one. And that's okay! Having some of the negative emotions listed above is also natural and typically comes from unresolved stuff before the loss occurred. In situations of grieving a loss through divorce, the negative emotions may be more relevant for you than those who are grieving a loss due to death (also known as a common loss). Part of honoring your grief journey involves addressing and processing through ALL the emotions that come up, even the not so desirable ones. Grief is complex. Don't walk it alone!
“Brittany has impressed me with her expertise, wisdom and empathy around grief and loss. She is one of the most caring and understanding people I know that listens carefully and puts you at ease with her calming voice. She is very passionate about helping others through their grief/loss journey; not only with the passing of a loved one, but also with emotional changes such as losing a job, life after divorce, life after COVID, etc. I believe Brittany has tapped into something everyone would benefit from at some point in their life, but never really thought about addressing it or seeking help with their grief/loss journey. There is so much help out there in preparation of losing a loved one, but what happens afterwards? Best Self Therapy is your answer!”
Life after Divorce G Counseling helps you start…
Finding the answers to all your questions
Rediscovering who you are outside of the marriage
Rewriting what your future looks like with this loss
Cultivating the courage to ask for what you need, allowing you to be surrounded by a healthy support system
Knowing exactly what you need in order to work through your grief
Moving forward with hope and determination
You can have this life for yourself! With my help, you can identify what your grief journey entails, begin honoring that journey, and build a healthy support system.
Let’s start moving through the grief of divorce loss together
If you’re ready to honor your grief journey through divorce, then I can help. You can start by scheduling a free phone consultation where we can talk through your questions and discuss your next steps in navigating your loss.