Peter C. Cousins, Ph.D., ABPP
Divorce or Grief from the loss of a loved one can be
devastating events in people's lives, even if it is one
that turns out okay in the longer run, just getting
through it can be harrowing for many, and just very
challenging for the rest of us. There are times of
anger, loneliness, denial, and of course just plain grief,
which sometimes seems like they are unbearable.
devastating events in people's lives, even if it is one
that turns out okay in the longer run, just getting
through it can be harrowing for many, and just very
challenging for the rest of us. There are times of
anger, loneliness, denial, and of course just plain grief,
which sometimes seems like they are unbearable.
As human beings we have feelings, thoughts, behaviors,
and our physical reactions. Temporary reactions to stress
that linger more than a couple of weeks can easily turn into
a real clinical depression, or significant withdrawal from
others who may not know how to help us. That is where an
experienced psychologist who has been through many of
these issues both personally and professionally can
sometimes be more helpful than family and friends, who we
are sometimes afraid of wearing out!
and our physical reactions. Temporary reactions to stress
that linger more than a couple of weeks can easily turn into
a real clinical depression, or significant withdrawal from
others who may not know how to help us. That is where an
experienced psychologist who has been through many of
these issues both personally and professionally can
sometimes be more helpful than family and friends, who we
are sometimes afraid of wearing out!
How can talking help?
Talking by itself is NOT what usually helps, but when the
talking leads to changes in behaviors and thoughts, then
feelings can follow. Although habitual feelings and thoughts
may have taken years to develop, they do not take as long
to change. A lot of change can occur in the first couple of
months.
talking leads to changes in behaviors and thoughts, then
feelings can follow. Although habitual feelings and thoughts
may have taken years to develop, they do not take as long
to change. A lot of change can occur in the first couple of
months.
I have written a short article on some of my
experiences with loss and divorce to share so that
you can understand that there is a pathway out,
so that no matter where you are in the grieving
process, I can help you find your way clear to a
happier, healthier, and fuller life. It can be found
here by clicking on the following link:
Where Did My Past, Present and Future Go:
Hanging Out in the Moment
experiences with loss and divorce to share so that
you can understand that there is a pathway out,
so that no matter where you are in the grieving
process, I can help you find your way clear to a
happier, healthier, and fuller life. It can be found
here by clicking on the following link:
Where Did My Past, Present and Future Go:
Hanging Out in the Moment
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Anxiety, loneliness, and grief do not inevitably lead
to depression, but if that has happened to you then
there is a lot of help available. Support groups for
widowed, divorced and separated persons can be
part of the solution, or for parents who have lost a
child, but often individual help is necessary to really
get back on our feet.
to depression, but if that has happened to you then
there is a lot of help available. Support groups for
widowed, divorced and separated persons can be
part of the solution, or for parents who have lost a
child, but often individual help is necessary to really
get back on our feet.
