Calgary, Alberta | 403-512-2101 | info@luminescencecreativecounselling.com
Grief is our natural response to loss. The experience of grief is a deeply personal and can impact each person differently. At times grief may feel like waves, bringing surges of strong emotions to the surface, and at other times, feel like moments of quiet ripples.
Grief may arise not only from the death of a loved one but also following the loss of a pet, changes in family relationships, separation or divorce, relocation, significant life transitions, or the onset of illness.
At Luminescence Creative Counselling, I create a gentle holding space to feel, to share and to focus on what matters most. I provide specialized Grief Counselling for Children & Teens | Grief Counselling for Parents | Grief Counselling for Adults
Sessions are available in-person in Calgary and Virtually across Alberta
How Can I Support You?
Children & Teens
Parents & Caregivers
Adults
Grief & Loss Therapy in Calgary
Specialized Grief Counselling for Parents, Children, Teens and Families
Grief & Loss Therapy is for Children and Teens who have experienced -
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Death of a family member, partner or a friend
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Grief & Loss that is sudden or unexpected
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Traumatic loss
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Anticipatory grief
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Health issues | Diagnosis
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A family member with a serious/chronic Illness
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Death of a pet
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Separation | Divorce | Family disruptions
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Medical trauma
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Relocation
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Changes in home or community
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Any major life transition
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Changes in family relationships
Grief Therapy for Children & Teens
Children, just like adults grieve, but they show it differently.
Children and teens each experience grief in their own unique ways, and every young person copes with loss differently.
Grief may surface as big emotional outbursts, withdrawal, irritability, repetitive questions, or surges of worries. The next moment, they may be completely engrossed in their play or activity. As children grow, their grief also changes, and although this is very normal, these influxes of grief experiences can be confusing and overwhelming for both children and parents.
Grief & Loss Therapy offers a safe space for your child to explore their grief, to feel seen, heard and supported in their grief journey. I use an integrative approach that incorporates children’s natural forms of communication – such as play, creative self-expression, movement, music, symbols, and metaphors – to help children and teens express what is on their mind and in their heart.
More information for Child Therapy and Teen Therapy
Parents of Grieving Children & Teens
GRIEF WORK IS HARD!
Grief manifests uniquely for each family. For parents, managing their own grief while supporting their children may present significant challenges. It can be a lot to hold.
I offer guidance and support to help you -
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Hold your own grief while navigating the grief of your child’s
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Process your own feelings about the loss
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Using age-appropriate language to talk about the loss or change
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Explore opportunities to support your child’s self-expression
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Enhance coping strategies
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Navigate grief-related anxiety (including separation anxiety)
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Exploring rituals and opportunities to feel connected
It is okay to seek help and take things one step at a time - support is available for both you and your child.
Grief Therapy for Adults
Whether your loss is sudden or expected, recent or long-standing, you are welcome here.
Each person’s grief experience is unique, weaving through our lives, impacting us emotionally, physically, spiritually, cognitively and socially. It takes time.
I offer space for your loss and provide a gentle support for you to share your story. Grief therapy can help honour your loved one and the love you carry while focusing what is important to you in your life.