Christmas is upon us again and though it’s a time that’s associated with celebration, spending time with loved ones and making happy memories, it can also be a difficult and emotional time. It can of course be particularly difficult for anyone who is grieving or recently bereaved – one of a number of ‘firsts’ that we hold in our minds, certainly for the first year after our loss. Even if we’re thinking back to losses longer ago, Christmas can have a habit of bringing some melancholic feelings back.
Whether you’re facing your first Christmas without someone very close to you or you just find the festive period a difficult time, talking about your feelings is always useful. It can be hard to offload or open our hearts to even our closest friend at any time, but at Christmas, we’re extra-conscious of how busy things are for them, and feel like we’ll be ‘putting on them’ if we reach out.
And, even if we have the support of friends and family at Christmas and we’re carried along by their presence, after the festivities are over, we can often feel the loss of our loved ones once again.
The walk and talk therapy I offer gives you a non-judgemental and confidential space to talk about your bereavement, whether it’s recent or more historic. Find out more about counselling in Chorley, or online by getting in contact with me.
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