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Finding Meaning in Your Grief and How Grief Counseling Can Get You There
Brenda Puckett Brenda Puckett

Finding Meaning in Your Grief and How Grief Counseling Can Get You There

Spring, the season associated with new life and blossoming trees and flowers, is here. Yet, if you are grieving a loss, it may be very hard to enjoy the beauty of this fresh season.

May you offer yourself the time and space you need to grieve and heal, regardless of what others may tell you, because many misconceptions exist around grief. So, let's begin by defining some terms to assist us in navigating the nuances of this complex topic.

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Grief Chose Me.
Brenda Puckett Brenda Puckett

Grief Chose Me.

In grad school to earn my Master's in Counseling degree a few years ago, I recall one of my professors saying, “we often don't choose our area of expertise, it chooses us.” This thought stayed with me. Fast forward to today. I'm now a Licensed Professional Counselor, with one of my specialties being grief counseling. Grief “chose” me, and it is my honor and privilege to sit with folks in the midst of their pain over the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a beloved pet, a career, a dream, a relocation, or any other loss that is impacting their life and/or ability to function in optimal ways.

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