how to find a grief therapist

[@jumpman858]

I love your content. I'm dealing with sibling loss (my brother completed suicide 8 months ago)... You made me laugh in this vid because this is so true. I stopped looking for therapists because I've found many are ill-prepared. I think so far my best allies are my family members and grief group members.

[@marthamagee2055]

Megan Devine, I have lost 12 major people in 6 short years including both my parents. This week my favorite uncle died and also my godfather. It all collapsed me. I have been leveled, chronically ill unable to get out of bed many days, and sick with a myriad of symptoms. Lately Ive beenin a very dark and hopeless place because I feel completely alone. All the people who cared about me, who loved me, are gone. I’m not very good at loving me. And the people in my life now don’t seem to be either. That is a real bind. That video you did about how to talk to a grieving person is so brilliant. I wish that everyone in the world could watch it and learn. Thank you with all my 💔

[@lt7587]

I know we don't know each other, but sending you love Martha x

[@theexislander]

I am a colleague who works in Italy and I totally agree. After a PhD and a diploma in psychotherapy, I still felt completely unprepared to help people with grief issues. I went on to additionally trained myself, and it was a long process to become adequately equiped. Many colleagues still are not able to distinguish when people need simple support and validation, and when actual structural and psychotherapeutic work needs to be done. Thank you for your videos and comments! Would love to get in touch x

[@perfectlypurrfect1404]

It was refreshing to watch this. I got lucky and the first therapist I reached out to recommended your book 💞. I lost my husband December 2022 and was lost. I’m thankful for my therapist and for you

[@ethelmariebiri7284]

I have a great therapist. A friend who is a therapist recommended her. She is a real support and listens well. She is so in touch with what you say. EM Biri

[@hilaryjackson4569]

Thanks Megan I love your work! I am working hard on being one of those Grief Therapists you speak of, all the way down here in New Zealand.

[@girlwithoutacountry644]

Hi Megan! My 18 y/o son (only child) died 5 years ago. Since his passing, I’ve been reaching out to others through writing on fb and started a fb grief group called shared joy and sorrow for parents surviving the death of a child. Lately I’ve felt the pull to start making videos to help validate/encourage/and hold space for others on a similar path. So much of what you share resonates with me and your work is pretty much the only one really speaks to my experience(s). Would it be ok if and when I do make videos to mention your work as a potential source of support for others? Thank you for putting into words that which many of us experience but are unable to articulate. Deepest gratitude 🙏🏼

[@boelschenlaer]

Resonates with my life. So sorry for your huge loss🙏

[@uplate6674]

My psychologist is amazing. I’ve been seeing him for four years, which goes back before both my parents died. He was so skilled and empathetic about my other problems that I had and have absolute confidence in his ability to be present with me in my grief.

[@bubbarand2561]

If you want to spare yourself some extra heartache, find out how the therapist's fees are paid. Does Medicare pay? Is the therapist "in network"? That is, does you health insurance cover all or part of the fees? Will you be billed weekly, monthly, or not-at-all? Is there a fee for appointments that you cancel? Will the therapist accept a flat cash payment from you? This all may seem trivial when you are enduring bone-wrenching pain ( as I have for the last three years and two months ), but it is important to get the financial aspect very clear. The therapist deserves to be paid, and you deserve to know just how much and how the therapist will be paid. --- May I wish you love and some measure of peace.

[@hanako]

Thank you for this video.

[@z2010able]

Thank you for this.

[@boelschenlaer]

Thank you 💖 🦀 ⚖️ 🦂

[@ethelmariebiri7284]

I found a good therapist!!

[@ethelmariebiri7284]

A great friend who is a therapist suggested her. I am so blessed.