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Learn more about Novu Wellness and our trauma-informed mental health programs.
Complicated grief occurs in 5.2 percent of those under the age of 18 and 25.9 percent in those 18 and older, as reported by the NIH. Overcoming complicated grief requires professional assistance and support. At NoVu Wellness in Atlanta, we offer personalized complicated grief treatment programs dedicated to helping our clients overcome their grief in a safe, secure, and structured environment. We work with our clients to give them the tools, techniques, and strategies to reclaim control over their lives and find inner peace.
How Does Complicated Grief Treatment Work?
Complicated grief treatment at NoVu Wellness in Atlanta uses a personalized, evidence-based, and holistic approach. It helps individuals cope with the overwhelming emotions and struggles associated with complicated grief. Our expert therapists use a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, relaxation exercises, and coping strategies to help clients process their loss, address any underlying issues contributing to their grief, and develop healthy ways of managing their feelings.
Through individual therapy sessions, we provide a safe space for them to express their thoughts and feelings openly while receiving guidance and support from our compassionate team. We also offer group therapy options for those who may benefit from connecting with others experiencing similar challenges.
Our ultimate goal is to guide our clients toward healing, self-discovery, and resilience as they navigate through the complex emotions of complicated grief. By empowering individuals with the tools they need to better understand themselves and honor their loved ones’ memories, we strive to help them find peace within themselves again.
How Do I Know I Need Treatment for Grief?
It can be challenging to determine whether you need treatment for grief, as the grieving process is unique and varies from person to person. However, there are some signs and symptoms that may indicate a need for professional help in coping with your grief:
- Intense or prolonged feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, or hopelessness
- Persistent thoughts of the deceased loved one that interferes with daily life
- Difficulty accepting the loss and moving forward
- Avoiding activities or social interactions that were once enjoyable
- Changes in sleeping patterns, appetite, and energy levels
- Feeling disconnected from others or emotional numbness
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions
- No longer having the desire to live
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Our Grief Treatment Programs
NoVu Wellness offers comprehensive grief treatment programs to meet the varying needs of our clients, including:
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Our PHP provides intensive daytime treatment for individuals who require structured support and therapy but do not need 24-hour care. Clients attend therapy sessions, group counseling, and activities daily and return home in the evenings.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Our IOP offers flexible scheduling options that allow clients to receive continued support while maintaining their daily responsibilities. It includes individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation sessions, and holistic wellness activities.
- Evening IOP: For those with busy daytime schedules, our Evening IOP offers a convenient option for receiving therapeutic support after work or school hours.
- Virtual IOP: Our Virtual IOP allows clients to participate in therapy sessions from the comfort of their own homes using secure online platforms. This is an ideal option for individuals unable to attend in-person sessions.
How Is Grief Treated?
We offer a comprehensive approach to treating grief that addresses the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of healing. Our grief treatment programs may include:
- Psychiatry & Medication Management: Our board-certified psychiatrists work with clients to assess their mental health needs and prescribe medication when necessary to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances.
- Psychotherapy: Individual and group therapy sessions provide a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings surrounding their loss while learning coping strategies and processing emotions in a healthy way.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT techniques help individuals regulate emotions, develop distress tolerance skills, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance mindfulness practices.
- Brain Mapping: Brain mapping helps identify areas of brain activity related to grief responses and can guide personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
- Family Therapy: Involving loved ones in the therapeutic process can facilitate communication, rebuild connections disrupted by grief, and create understanding between family members about each other’s experiences with loss.
- Holistic Therapy: Therapies such as yoga, meditation, and art therapy can complement traditional treatments by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being and healing.
Begin Complicated Grief Treatment in Atlanta Today
Are you struggling with complicated grief and looking for a way to move forward? NoVu Wellness in Atlanta is here to help you start your healing and recovery journey. Our caring and compassionate team offers personalized treatment plans to help you process your loss, develop healthy coping strategies, and find a sense of peace and renewal. Contact us now to discover how to regain control over your life.
Complicated Grief FAQs
The duration of complicated grief treatment can vary depending on the individual’s specific needs, the severity of their symptoms, and how they respond to therapy. Treatment durations can range from several weeks for more focused interventions to several months for a comprehensive program addressing multiple aspects of grief. Progress is regularly assessed throughout treatment to ensure clients make significant strides toward healing and recovery.
Our treatment facility is located at 925 Woodstock Rd, Ste 250, in Roswell, Georgia. We also offer our Virtual IOP for individuals who are unable to come to our facility.
Grief can have a profound impact on mental health, as it is a complex and challenging emotional experience that can trigger various physical and psychological symptoms and co-occurring mental health disorders, such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Guild and self-blame
- Isolation
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Body aches
- Emotional distress
- Difficulties concentrating and focusing
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- Increased risk of self-harm and suicide
Treatment Philosophy
At Novu Wellness, we believe that each individual suffering deserves mental health recovery. Our specialists work with each client using a trauma-informed approach to help you manage and recover from the symptoms of mental health disorders.
Meet Our Team
Our mental health specialists have years of experience in treating the debilitating symptoms of mental health disorders and can help you live a life full of possibility.