Mar 22, 2024 | Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Aug 30, 2023 | For Patients, Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Feb 21, 2022 | Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Nov 19, 2021 | Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Children, Couples, Family, Grief, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
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...
Oct 13, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 8, 2021 | Children, Grief, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
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...
Aug 18, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Aug 17, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
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...
Jun 14, 2021 | Grief, Uncategorized
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,...
Jan 7, 2021 | Depression, Grief, Holidays, Stress, Uncategorized
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...
Jun 22, 2020 | Current Events, Grief, Uncategorized
During this time, many of us are grieving. Some may be grieving the death of a loved one; some may be grieving other types of loss like the loss of a job or cancelled special events, such as graduations and weddings. No matter what type of grief you are experiencing,...
Mar 21, 2019 | Grief, Uncategorized
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for a number of different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost...
