SHIFT HAPPENS Coping with Grief and Loss

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SHIFT HAPPENS

Coping with Loss and Grief through Hypnotherapy

ANDREA WAGEMAKER

THERE ARE MANY forms of grief, but while grief is usually associated with death, it can come with any type of loss. The more unexpected it is, the more fear it creates as we feel increasingly powerless and helpless.

The grief associated with the loss of a someone we loved tends to be the most powerful grief we experience. It can be helpful to know that grief can occur with any loss we go through in life. We all go through stages of grief when we have a relationship breakup, losing our job, health, finances or losing an asset of a sentimental value, such as family home or death of a pet. Grief can come on even before death, such as having a family member suffering from a serious illness.

Grief is a normal and natural response to loss, and all the above losses can create a lot of pain and suffering. People can grieve very differently. It is an individualized journey that can paralyze some and others might feel better after a few weeks, while others might need years to feel better. There is no set time. In all cases, it is important to cope with grief actively and not ignore it.

A variety of emotions are often experienced when we are in grief such as: • Being in shock • Feeling sad • Feeling angry • Feeling lonely, guilty or helpless • Fear and anxiety. • Feeling alone or that we won’t be able to cope are normal reactions.

When someone close to you passes away, you may not have the opportunity to process your grief properly. You may feel overwhelmed and unable to concentrate; you may have to push through your day as you go to work; you may even feel numb and empty.

it can become problematic. We do not want it to completely take over our lives, but for some people that may just happen.

Grief Recovery through Hypnotherapy and Lucia Light

By undergoing hypnotherapy, you can give yourself the time to find calm and peace, allowing yourself to process your grief at a pace that’s right for you. Hypnosis can help to overcome grief and loss, and help you reach the stage where the memories of your loved one can be enjoyed without the attached pain of missing them. The Lucia N°03 is not a medical treatment or therapeutic device; instead, it turns to consciousness as a state of health and wellbeing that is always available when not obscured by daily distractions and thought processes. The magic of Lucia Light stimulates your pineal gland and guides you into a meditative-like state which allows you to let go of any imbalances that may be expressed in your energetic, emotional, astral, or physical bodies.

Each person's light journey is different, every single time. Some people are more focused on the visual effects, feeling elated or joyful, others notice the deep relaxation. Other light travelers report that their mind feels clear and they feel light, while others focus on creative inspiration. Others report that they feel like they have released energy that was not theirs, stress they were no longer interested in carrying on to, or low vibrational emotions towards themselves or others such as anger, resentment, grief, guilt, stress, anxiety or disappointment, and pain.

Hypnotherapy can help to create a state of deep relaxation and allow access to the subconscious mind. When you’re in the grieving process, it can help to teach your brain to focus on the positive love you shared, rather than on the sadness of your grief. Here are 10 reasons it’s worth choosing hypnosis for grief:

1. It helps you find times of peace where you can rest from your grief 2. It reduces the unbearable intensity of your grief 3. It helps you look after yourself with compassion 4. You can organize your grief, and grieve at your own pace instead of all the time 5. You can find a place for grief that does not overwhelm you 6. You can reconnect with the positive memories of the person you have lost 7. You enjoy your memories without them being charged with painful feelings 8. It allows you to access feelings of calm and strength 9. It helps you to move on with your life without attached guilt 10. You’ll be empowered to get things done.

It can take a long time to grieve. That being said, grief is not a permanent state of mind, but rather a process that everyone goes through. With the help of hypnotherapy and Lucia Light, the process will become less troubled with tension and stress and transformed into a time full of love and appreciation. Here's how: 1. By taking some time out to be kind and patient to yourself you let yourself process your grief. 2. You give attention to your other needs throughout the day, such as proper hygiene, eating properly, and getting the right amount of rest. 3. You remembering the person for who they were when they were alive, and do not define them by their death.

Andrea Wagemaker • Shift Happens & Lucia Light in Courtenay www.ShiftHypnotherapy.ca • 250-338-3401

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