Counselling
“Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return.”
Losing a loved one is a difficult and traumatic experience and affects people in different ways. Grieving is an important part of the healing process
There are many stages of grieving which may include:
Denial
Denial – which helps us minimise the overwhelming pain of loss, feeling symptoms of shock and numbness
Anger
Tends to be the first thing we feel when we start to release emotions related to loss. This can leave you feeling isolated and perceived as unapproachable by others in moments when we could benefit from comfort, connection, and reassurance
Bargaining
When coping with loss, it isn’t unusual to feel so desperate that you are willing to do almost anything to alleviate or minimise the pain as we realise there is nothing we can do to change things
Acceptance
we gradually come to terms with our loss and how to carry on with our lives Some one may experience the stages fairly quickly, such as in a matter of weeks, where another person may take months or even years to move through to a place of acceptance.
Whatever time it takes for you to move through these stages is perfectly normal and there is always help at hand. Talking and expressing your emotions is a key component to overcome your grief. An Islamic counsellor can help you talk and explore your feelings and will provide an Islamic perspective on death and how to cope with loss.
Depression/low moods
South London Islamic Centre provides free counselling services with an Islamic prospective. For further information and booking sessions please phone Shaykh Ubaid on 07846494151.