Grief and Loss
A natural reaction to loss that can sometimes become prolonged or overwhelming and require professional help.
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural and healthy reaction to loss. A loss can be the death of a loved one, a breakup, losing one's health, or any life change that involves letting go. Grief is an individual experience — there is no right way to grieve.
When to seek help for grief?
Sometimes grief can become overwhelming or prolonged. Seek help if: - Grief doesn't ease after several months - You can't function in daily life - You have suicidal thoughts - You turn to substances to cope - You feel intense guilt or anger
How does therapy help with grief?
Therapy provides a safe space to process loss: - Identifying and expressing emotions - Processing memories and the relationship - Building a new life situation - Finding meaning after loss
Grief is not about "getting over it" — it's about learning to live with the loss.
If you are in immediate danger or have thoughts of suicide, call 112. For crisis support, call the MIELI Crisis Helpline on 09 2525 0111 (in Finnish, 24/7). More help: crisis help.