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Compassionate Grief Counselling  in Calgary at Blink Integrative
Mental Health

Personalized Support to Navigate Grief with Care and Understanding

Grief is a deeply personal and transformative experience. At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, we offer grief counselling tailored to support your unique journey. Our experienced team provides compassionate and understanding care, helping you navigate the emotional and practical complexities of grief in a safe and supportive environment. With a focus on your individual needs, our Calgary grief counselling services are designed to help you process loss, find balance, and reclaim hope during life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one or navigating significant life changes, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.

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Types of Grief We Address

At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, we understand that grief comes in many forms, each with its unique challenges. Our specialized grief counselling services in Calgary provide tailored support for navigating these complex emotions, empowering you to heal and adapt with compassionate care.

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Grief Types We Support:

  • Grief Related to a Cancer Diagnosis: Expert support to process the emotional and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis.

  • Grief Due to Autoimmune or Chronic Illness: Compassionate counselling to adjust to the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

  • Grief from the Loss of a Loved One: Personalized care to help you navigate the pain and loss of a loved one.

  • Grief from the Loss of a Colleague: Guidance for managing the unique emotional challenges of losing a colleague.

  • Grief from Trauma: Specialized support to address the grief resulting from traumatic experiences, helping you find stability and healing.

  • Job Loss: Support to cope with the emotional and financial impact of losing a job, helping you regain resilience.

  • Relationship Breakup: Counselling to process the grief and emotional challenges following the end of a relationship.​

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Our Approach to Grief Support

At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, we offer a holistic and compassionate approach to grief counselling that integrates diverse therapeutic methods. Our goal is to provide comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported throughout your journey.​

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Our approaches include:

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  • Integrative Therapies: Combining traditional methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with holistic practices such as mindfulness and restorative movement to address both emotional and physical aspects of grief.

  • Personalized Treatment Plans: Developing individualized counselling strategies that consider each client's specific grief experience, cultural background, and personal coping mechanisms.

  • Group Support Sessions: Facilitating group therapy to provide communal support, allowing clients to share experiences and build connections with others facing similar challenges.

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Ensuring all counselling services are sensitive to past traumas, creating a safe environment that fosters trust and healing.

  • Psychoeducation Workshops: Offering educational sessions to help clients understand the grieving process, normalizing their experiences and providing coping strategies.

  • Family and Couples Counselling: Providing support to families and couples to navigate collective grief, improve communication, and strengthen relationships during challenging times.

 

We are dedicated to providing personalized grief support to help you navigate your journey toward resilience through our compassionate grief counselling Calgary services.

Ready to take the next step toward healing?

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Understanding Types of Grief

Navigating Grief During Unique Challenges

What is Grief?

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Grief is the profound physical, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, and spiritual response we experience when faced with the loss of something or someone we hold an attachment to. It is a deeply personal process, shaped by our unique relationships, values, and experiences. The nature of grief is complex and non-linear, often unfolding as a mix of emotions—ranging from sadness and anger to confusion and longing—that ebb and flow over time. The language of grief is equally diverse, as individuals may express it through words, silence, actions, or rituals. Ultimately, grief is a testament to the significance of our connections and the depth of our love.

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Grief can take many forms, each with its unique challenges. At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, we offer tailored support for the following types of grief:​

  • Abrupt Grief: Sudden loss that brings shock and confusion.

  • Absent Grief: A lack of immediate grief, creating emotional disconnection.

  • Anticipatory Grief: Grieving a loss that is expected but has not yet occurred.

  • Chronic Grief: Persistent sadness that interferes with daily life.

  • Complicated Grief: Intense, prolonged grief that makes adaptation difficult.

  • Delayed Grief: Emotional responses to loss that surface unexpectedly after time.

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How Do I Know I Am Grieving?

Grief can manifest in different ways, and understanding its symptoms can help you recognize your own experience.

Common Symptoms of Grief:

  • Emotional Symptoms: Sadness, anger, guilt, or emotional numbness.

  • Physical Symptoms: Fatigue, headaches, or difficulty sleeping.

  • Cognitive Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, or intrusive thoughts.

  • Behavioral Symptoms: Withdrawing from others, changes in appetite, or restlessness.

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Take the Next Step

If you recognize any of these types of grief or symptoms, we are here to help. Our compassionate grief counselling in Calgary is tailored to your unique needs.

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"When I was diagnosed with cancer, my world turned upside down. The emotional roller coaster was overwhelming, and I struggled with feelings of fear, anger, and profound sadness. The counsellor at Blink  provided a safe space where I could express my emotions without judgment. The  sessions helped me understand and manage my grief, stay present and calm amidst the chaos. The therapist  not only supported my emotional well-being but also helped me find a new sense of purpose and hope during the most challenging time of my life."


— Melissa  M.

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How Does Grief Counselling Work?

At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, grief counselling provides a supportive space to process your emotions, gain insight, and develop coping strategies. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Safe and Confidential Environment: A compassionate space where you can express your feelings without judgment.

  • Personalized Approach: Tailored techniques based on your unique grief experience, such as individual therapy, mindfulness, and journaling.

  • Guidance and Tools: Practical strategies to navigate grief, rebuild resilience, and find hope for the future.

  • Support at Your Pace: We meet you where you are, allowing you to process grief in your own time.

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Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

If you're considering grief counselling, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Let us help you navigate your journey with care and compassion.

"After losing my husband, I felt completely lost and overwhelmed by grief. the counsellor helped me navigate my emotions. The compassionate support I received made all the difference in my healing journey."


— Emily R.

Calgary Grief and Loss Support for Workplaces

Helping Calgary Workplaces Navigate the Loss of a Colleague

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The loss of a colleague or client can be profoundly impactful, particularly in close-knit or client-focused work environments. At Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting in Calgary, we understand the unique challenges that such losses bring. Whether it’s the unexpected absence of a trusted team member or the emotional toll of losing a client, we provide on-site grief counselling in Calgary to help workplaces navigate these challenges with care and support.​

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Challenges Addressed:

  • Shock and Denial: Sudden loss of a colleague disrupts routine, reducing productivity and increasing stress at work.

  • Emotional Impact: Grief can evoke emotions like anger, sadness, or guilt, influenced by professional relationships.

  • Workplace Dynamics: Loss affects team structure and workload, adding stress and uncertainty.

  • Social Isolation: Grieving employees may withdraw from workplace interactions, feeling disconnected.

 

Our Support Approach:

  • Open Communication and Empathy: Facilitating on-site group discussions and creating a safe space for employees to process grief collectively.

  • Individual Sessions: Offering on-site, personalized grief support tailored to individual employees’ needs.

  • Manager Support: Equipping supervisors with strategies to maintain team cohesion and offer empathetic support.

  • Group Support: Facilitating on-site grief support groups that highlight the value of collective grieving, fostering connection, shared understanding, and mutual healing among coworkers.

Support Your Team Through Grief

Workshop: "When Grief Comes to Work"

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We offer "When Grief Comes to Work" workshops in Calgary to help employees and management understand and cope with grief in the workplace. Whether your team needs a workshop, immediate support after a colleague’s passing, or individual sessions, we're here to help.

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Contact us to schedule a workshop and support your team's emotional well-being, fostering a compassionate and resilient workplace.

Interested in a Grief Workshop for Your Team?

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"When our company experienced the sudden loss of one of our employess, a therapist from Blink Integrative Mental Health & Consulting provided exceptional on-site support.  The compassionate approach made a difficult time more manageable. The therapist guided our employees through the grieving process  and equipped our managers with the tools to support their teams effectively. The tailored support helped us maintain productivity and emotional well-being during a challenging period."

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— Office Manager

(To protect privacy the company's name has been with held)

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Transform Your Journey with Project R: A Reflective Journaling Tool

Developed by Dr. Mockett using the Resilience 360 framework, Project R is a reflective journaling tool designed to help individuals with chronic illnesses process grief. This approach encourages emotional exploration, builds resilience, and fosters personal growth through guided exercises.

Developed by Dr. Mockett using the Resilience 360 framework, Project R is a reflective journaling tool designed to help individuals with chronic illnesses process grief. This approach encourages emotional exploration, builds resilience, and fosters personal growth through guided exercises.

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Take a sneak peek inside to explore how Project R can guide your journey toward resilience and growth.

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If you’re looking for grief counselling in Calgary, our compassionate team at Blink Integrative Mental Health is here to support you. Contact us today to begin your journey toward healing and resilience.

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