Find Strength, Healing, and Hope Through Life’s Hardest Losses

Understanding Grief: A Personal Journey of Healing 🫶

At 70 West Counseling in Arvada, we understand that grief and loss can feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, navigating a painful divorce, recovering from addiction, or adjusting to life changes like retirement or job loss—grief takes many forms.

Grief is a natural response to losing something meaningful. It’s not just reserved for death—it can also arise from life transitions, breakups, and even positive changes that shift your identity or daily life. People often feel grief after losing routines, roles, or even unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Grief is universal, but your grief is uniquely yours. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, and no timeline you must follow. However, societal discomfort and pressure to “move on” can leave you feeling unsupported and misunderstood.

How Grief Affects Us Emotionally and Physically 🫀

Grief affects more than your emotions—it can take a toll on your body, mind, and spirit. You may experience:

• 😔🌀Sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness

• 🌙🍽️Difficulty sleeping or changes in appetite

• 😮‍💨🛌Exhaustion or lack of motivation

• 🌫️💤 Anxiety, depression, or emotional disconnection

Grieving people often feel isolated—especially when friends and family don’t know how to offer support. Many turn to books, podcasts, or online groups for help, but still feel lost.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

Why Grief Counseling Matters 💬

You don’t move on from grief — you move forward with it. At our Arvada office, we provide a safe, supportive space to help you:

• 🌱 Make sense of your loss

• 💔 Process emotions like sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness

• 🛠️ Build healthy coping tools

• ❤️ Feel connected again — to yourself and others

Whether you’re dealing with anticipatory grief, prolonged grief, or the effects of traumatic loss, our team is here to help.

Meet Your Grief Counselors Near You in Arvada 🧑‍⚕️

Our licensed counselors are trained in:

• 🎓 Trauma-informed care

• 🌿 Mindfulness-based grief therapy

• 📘 Narrative and person-centered approaches

• ✝️ Spiritually integrated counseling (upon request)

We understand that everyone grieves differently. That’s why we personalize every session to your journey, beliefs, and healing pace.

What to Expect in Your Grief Therapy Sessions 🧭

🗓️ Your First Visit

You’ll begin by sharing your story at your own pace. We’ll listen deeply and collaborate with you to set goals for healing and stability.

🧰 Ongoing Support May Include:

• 📖 Journaling, memory work, or letter-writing

• 🌬️ Mindfulness practices and grounding for anxiety

• 🧠 CBT to reframe guilt and negative thoughts

• 👨‍👩‍👦 Support with family or relational grief

Free GriefShare Support Group in Arvada 🏘️

In addition to individual therapy, we offer a free GriefShare support group for adults in Arvada and the Front Range. This weekly group provides a supportive, confidential space to:

• Connect with others who understand your pain

• Learn about the grief process

• Share stories, gain insight, and experience community healing

Whether you’re early in your grief or still processing a loss from years ago, GriefShare is a welcoming space for reflection and renewal. Learn more and sign up here:
👉 GriefShare Support Group at 70 West Counseling

Serving Arvada & the Front Range 📍

We’re proud to serve individuals and families from Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Westminster, and the entire Front Range area.

Our office is easy to access and welcomes children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Ready to Talk? Let’s Begin Healing Together 📞

You don’t have to face grief alone.
Call us at 📱 720-898-3208 or click below to schedule your first session. Let’s walk this journey together.

FAQs About Grief Counseling 🙋

❓How long does grief therapy take?

Everyone’s path is different. Some benefit from just a few sessions; others find longer support helpful.

❓ Do I have to talk about everything?

You’re always in control. We’ll go at your pace, with care and empathy guiding each step.

❓ Can I get help for spiritual or religious grief?

Absolutely. We honor your spiritual framework and integrate it into the healing process, if you’d like.

Common Reasons People Seek Grief Counseling 📝

• 💔 Loss of a loved one (partner, child, parent, friend)

• 🐾 Pet loss and bereavement

• 🚪 Divorce or breakup grief

• 🏥 Health diagnosis and chronic illness grief

• 🧓 Loss of identity in aging or retirement

• 🎓 Transition-related grief (empty nest, job loss, etc.)

You’re Not Alone — And You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck 🫶

Grief can feel overwhelming, but you’re not broken.
Everyone is different; however,— healing is possible. Our Arvada grief counselors are here to help you move forward with compassion, understanding, and hope.

Take the First Step Toward Healing Today 👣

We’re here to support you, every step of the way.

📍 Located in Arvada, CO | 🌄 Serving the Front Range
📞 Call us today: 720-898-3208
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