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Grief & Stress Treatment in Chicagoland

Grief and related stress encompass the emotional and psychological responses to loss or significant life changes. Grief is the natural response to loss, often associated with the death of a loved one, but it can also arise from other types of loss such as the end of a relationship, loss of a job, or a significant life transition. 

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Signs & Symptoms of ADHD

Difficulty Accepting the Loss:

  • 1. Distressing Memories and Intrusive Thoughts:
  • 2. Emotional Pain and Distress:
  • 3. Avoidance of Reminders:
  • 4. Impairment in Daily Functioning:
  • 5. Physical Symptoms:
  • Fatigue, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite.
  • Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches.

Treatment Options

Psychotherapy:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
  • Supportive Counseling: Provides emotional support and validation, helping individuals process their feelings.

Medications:

  • Antidepressants 
  • Anti-anxiety medications

Diagnosis

Grief disorder is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation by a mental health professional. The diagnostic process typically involves a detailed discussion of the individual’s symptoms. Additionally, questionnaires and scales, such as the Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG) or the Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13), can help identify the severity of symptoms and aid in diagnosis. Neuropsychological testing provides the most in-depth diagnosis methods, allowing patients to gain a better understanding of their mental health status.

Help Manage Your Grief & Stress

With support from our expert providers you can go…

1. From overwhelming sadness to coping with loss:

Through therapy and support groups, an individual can transition from feeling overwhelmed by grief and sadness to developing healthy coping mechanisms and finding ways to honor and process their loss.

2. From chronic stress to effective stress management:

With stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and stress management strategies, someone can move from experiencing chronic stress and overwhelm to effectively managing stressors and maintaining a sense of balance and calm in their daily life.

3. From social withdrawal to seeking support:

Through counseling and reaching out to loved ones, a person can go from withdrawing from social interactions due to grief or stress to actively seeking support from friends, family, or support groups, and finding comfort in connecting with others.

4. From physical symptoms to improved well-being:

By addressing underlying stressors and practicing self-care, an individual can transition from experiencing physical symptoms of stress such as headaches, muscle tension, and fatigue to enjoying improved physical well-being and vitality.

5. From feeling stuck to finding purpose and meaning:

With the help of therapy and self-reflection, someone can move from feeling stuck in their grief or stress to finding meaning and purpose in their experiences, exploring avenues for personal growth, and rediscovering a sense of hope and direction in life.

How To Get Started

1. Fill in the new patient form

2. Receive your personalized evaluation & treatment plan

3. Experience mental wellness

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