Learning From Grief
According to the American Psychological Association, grief is defined as the anguish experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a beloved person. Grief affects everyone differently but we can all learn from the grieving process. Regardless of who we...
What Grief Can Teach Us: Lessons In Losing and Loving
Grief is something that each person experiences in a different way, and cultures throughout the world view and define grief differently. Throughout this article, we will discuss grief and what grief can teach us. What is Grief, & Why Do We Grieve? Losing a loved...
Types of Grief
Grief is a very familiar term. What isn’t so familiar is the fact that there are many different types. If you Google it, you can find up to about 20 types. There’s no way to fit a description of almost two dozen grief types in this blog, so we will touch on the most...
Why Choose Garrett Counseling
Searching for therapists in Alabama can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many things to consider when choosing a mental health professional who you feel comfortable with and will fit the needs of your unique circumstances. Ashley Garrett founded Garrett Counseling...
How Grief Counseling Helps You Heal
Grief is an intense emotion that can be very difficult to shake off. It is perfectly normal to mourn the loss of a loved one. However, when the grief feels like it’s too much to bear and is lingering longer than you feel it should, grief counseling in Huntsville, AL...
Bookshelf: “The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole”
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole is a book written by Michelle Cuevas. Zoe Garrett recently read this book and wrote a review to share with you: The Care and Feeding of a Black Hole is such an amazing and truthful tale. It has a plot that always keeps you...
Reasons for and Types of Grief
Grief is most notably linked to the loss of a loved one or a pet. However, Merriam-Webster defines grief as “deep and poignant distress” and “a cause of such suffering.” A deep suffering can therefore also be categorized as one of the many types of grief. No matter...
How Grief Counseling Helps with the Loss of a Loved One
No words can describe the pain someone feels when they have lost a parent, a child, or a spouse. Grief counseling plays an important role in the grieving process. It helps to work through each step and restore some level of normalcy to life as it was before. What is...
Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life we will encounter. Whether you have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, a grandparent, another family member, or even a close friend, grief can feel unbearable at times. Because grieving is a process,...
Winter Mental Health Toolkit
Winter can be a difficult season. We put together this toolkit to help you thrive this winter! Our counselors are here to support you this season; schedule an appointment by calling (256) 239-5662. Winter Toolkit – Stress Winter Toolkit – Grief Winter...