Grief and Loss Treatment

​Grief and Loss are universal experiences that can touch every part of life, often bringing intense emotions such as sadness, confusion, or emptiness. While grief is a natural response to loss, it can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to manage—especially when it lingers or begins to interfere with daily life, relationships, or emotional well-being.

According to mental health professionals, complicated or prolonged grief may develop when feelings of loss persist and significantly impact one’s ability to function. Symptoms can include deep sadness, guilt, emotional numbness, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, or withdrawing from others and activities once enjoyed.

At Changes Healing Center, we provide compassionate, evidence-based support for those navigating grief and loss. Our Arizona programs offer a safe space to process pain, honor your loved one or life change, and rediscover hope, connection, and healing at your own pace.

The stages of grief, first described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, outline five common emotional experiences that people may move through after a significant loss. These stages can help us understand the many ways grief can show up—but it’s important to remember that everyone’s healing journey is unique. Not everyone experiences all of these stages, and they rarely occur in a specific order.

The five stages of grief include:

• Denial – difficulty accepting the reality of the loss

• Anger – feelings of frustration, blame, or unfairness

• Bargaining – attempts to regain control or find meaning (“If only…” thoughts)

• Depression – deep sadness and reflection as the loss settles in

• Acceptance – beginning to adjust, heal, and find peace

Grief is rarely linear. It often comes in waves—sometimes gentle, sometimes overwhelming—triggered by memories, milestones, or unexpected moments. Healing takes time, compassion, and support, and no two journeys look exactly the same.

Not everyone experiences Grief in the same way. It can affect the mind, body, and spirit—showing up through a wide range of emotions and physical sensations.

Grief may appear as:

• Intense feelings of sadness, emptiness, or longing

• Physical pain or tightness in the chest

• Denial or difficulty accepting the loss

• Disbelief or shock, even long after the event

• Emotional detachment or numbness

• Isolation from friends, family, or social activities

• Dissociation or feeling disconnected from reality

Grief touches everyone differently. Understanding these reactions can help you recognize that what you’re feeling is a natural response to loss—and that healing is possible with time, care, and compassionate support.