The death of a loved one can be very hard on teens. Grieving over the loss of a parent, sibling, beloved pet, or close friend can seriously impact their mental health and potentially hinder their development and academics if they do not receive therapy. Grief and loss therapy for teens is a beneficial program that helps teens cope with the wide range of emotions that a loss will create. If you are worried your teen is experiencing grief after a death or significant trauma, a grief and loss therapy program can be very beneficial to their mental health or education.
At Imagine Seattle, we provide compassionate grief and loss therapy for teens aged twelve to seventeen. Our outpatient programs give teens a safe and non-judgmental environment to talk about their grief and form healthy coping skills to prevent their mental health from declining and potentially creating a substance use disorder. Contact Imagine Seattle online or call 888.346.0473 today for more information about our grief and loss therapy program and how it can benefit your teen during this difficult time.
How Can Mourning Therapy Work for Teens?
Mourning is a natural process where teens will experience a wide range of emotions, from anger, sadness, confusion, depression, anxiety, and potentially violence. If they do not have the skills to properly express their feelings, they can internalize them and create a worsening mental health condition that can lead to addiction. A loss program can help teens understand these feelings and develop coping skills that will help them throughout their lives.
Grief and loss therapy for teens can support them for more than the death of a loved one.
Grief can be caused by different experiences, such as:
- Surviving a disaster
- The loss of a beloved pet
- Divorce
- Cyberbullying
- An accident
At Imagine Seattle, we work with teens to understand where their grief is coming from and form an effective loss program that addresses their specific needs. In our grief program, teens will participate in various therapies that will teach them how to cope with their feelings in a positive and healthy manner.
Benefits of Grief and Loss Therapy for Teens
There are many benefits to a loss program for teens. Our society has developed an unhealthy attitude toward expressing emotions and talking about our feelings. We have a keep-it-to-yourself mentality that can cause unhealthy coping skills, bad relationships, and an inability to handle stressful situations calmly.
Some of the benefits of grief and loss therapy for teens include:
- A better understanding of their thoughts and feelings
- A safe space to talk about their feelings and learn to express themselves
- Develop coping skills to process their feelings without resorting to drugs and alcohol
- A supervised environment to practice their new skills with other teens in the program
- Form healthy relationships with their peers that will benefit their recovery
- Develop communication skills that will significantly improve their interpersonal skills
- Improved self-esteem and confidence
- An extensive toolkit of healthy coping skills that will benefit many areas of their future lives
Begin to Heal with Imagine Seattle’s Grief and Loss Therapy for Teens
How can mourning therapy work for teens? Imagine Seattle specializes in helping teens who are experiencing grief after the death of a parent, sibling, or close friend. We employ a full range of beneficial therapies that address their grief and give them healthy coping skills to process their feelings and emotions.
Our therapy programs include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Group and individual therapy
- Family therapy
Call 888.346.0473 today or fill out our contact form to speak with our knowledgeable staff about getting help for your teen struggling with loss and grief.
