When your entire world has been shattered, an intense restructuring process is needed. At times this is terrifying and emotionally depleting. Therapy and support of others is essential to get through this time.
Therapist and client work together to:
Identify and express feeling of anger, guilt, fear, anxiety, sorrow.
Learn to live without the person, rebuild a new life for yourself moving forward
Give time to grief and its expression
Explore defenses and coping mechanisms