Bereavement and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction for any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.

The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.

Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.

A few common symptoms in these categories are:

Physical

• Crying and sighing
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Weakness
• Fatigue

Emotional

• Feelings of sadness and yearning
• Feelings of worry or anger
• Feelings of frustration or guilt

Social

• Feeling detached from others
• Self-isolation from social contact
• Behaving in ways that are not normal for you

Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.

If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact us today for a free consultation

“The only thing constant is change.”

~ Heraclitus, Greek philosopher

Has your life been touched by a major event such as a death, divorce or layoffs at work? Are you having a hard time moving through and past the emotional turmoil? Do you feel completely stuck and like you need guidance getting back on track?

There’s no denying that life often presents us with our fair share of challenges, usually in the form of sudden change. These life transitions, even the positive ones, can throw us into a tailspin and leave us feeling stressed, confused and vulnerable. But with the right tools and mindset, you have the power to not only overcome any adversity but also transform into a more authentic and confident version of yourself.

Change Can be Beneficial

Change, even difficult change that is neither wanted or expected, can influence personal growth. Change gives us the opportunity to see what we’re made of; to become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for what life throws at us next. With each new challenge, we develop new personal skills and obtain a greater awareness of ourselves, our family and our communities.

Common Life Transitions

Some of the most common life transitions we help clients navigate are:

• Moving away to college
• Adjusting to university life or your first professional job
• Getting married
• Having a new baby
• Parenting
• Empty nesting syndrome
• Breakup, separation or divorce
• Infidelity recovery
• Retirement
• Job loss or major change in career
• Relocation
• Financial gain/loss
• Serious illness or disability
• Issues pertaining to aging
• Death of a loved one
• Questioning the meaning of life
• Questioning your faith/spirituality
• Questioning your sexual/gender identity

Is it Time to Speak to Someone?

Sometimes we can handle change and adversity by ourselves and sometimes we need a little help. We're here to lend that helping hand and offer a warm and encouraging environment where you can speak candidly and receive care, compassion and guidance.

If you or someone you love is struggling with a life transition and would like to explore treatment options, please be in touch. You don’t need to struggle alone.

Men are often faced with the tough task of showing up the way they feel pressured to be. Many of these pressures stem from social stigmatization, generational wounds, and overall self-image. For many men, this can often feel minimizing, shameful, and confusing. We offer a safe space for male clients to work through men’s issues, such as societal standards, work stress, communication, emotional regulation, masculinity, sexuality, complex trauma, parenting concerns, relationship challenges and more. You have the option to find healthy ways to cope and re-connect with yourself.

What is neurofeedback?

There are many different ways of doing neurofeedback training. At Prosperity Counseling Services, we use QEEG guided neurofeedback training. QEEG-guided neurofeedback is based on normalizing dysregulated brain regions that relate to specific clinical presentation. Neurofeedback, often referred to as EEG biofeedback or brain wave training, is a type of biofeedback in which individuals are trained to improve their brain function.

Neurofeedback uses sensors to detect physical changes of the brain. Neurofeedback therefore involves placing small sensors on the scalp to see changes in a person’s brainwave activity. Precisely detecting brainwave activity allows it to be immediately analyzed by a computer that then presents sound and video information based on the brain’s performance. Using this feedback, the individual learns to regulate or control his or her own brain states. This is helpful because the state of the brain has a strong influence on how the person thinks, acts, and feels, emotionally and physically.

Neurofeedback integrates clinical expertise with the best available research to address behavioral, cognitive, and subjective functions related to brain activity, and therefore meets the American Psychological Association’s definition of an evidence-based intervention. Neurofeedback is non-invasive, does not involve surgery or medication, is neither painful nor embarrassing, and has long-lasting effects.

What conditions are effectively treated with neurofeedback?

Research demonstrates that neurofeedback is an effective intervention for

• ADHD
• Trauma Recovery
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• OCD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Addiction
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Athlete peak performance
• Performing artist peak performance
• Improve cognitive functioning all together

How is neurofeedback training conducted?

Neurofeedback is based on an objective assessment of brain activity and psychological functioning. This will include an initial quantitative EEG (qEEG) which records the brain’s electrical activity at multiple sites on the surface of the scalp and compares it to a database of healthy normal individuals the same age as the client. Once assessment has been completed, the practitioner develops a treatment protocol that specifies sites on the scalp and brain wave elements to be trained.

During training, sensors are placed on the scalp and then connected to a computer and sensitive equipment that detects, amplifies, and monitors specific brain activity. Brain activity measured this way is then used to play sound and visual information through the computer’s speakers and monitor so that the client almost immediately sees whether or not their brain is performing within a desired range. Based on this feedback of sound and visual information, and on practitioner guidance, the client gradually learns to produce changes in their brain patterns to improve their ability to think, feel, function physically, and act in ways they want.

Typically neurofeedback includes:

• Two or more training sessions per week
• Twenty to forty-five minutes of feedback per session
• Sound and visual feedback rewards for achieving training goals within sessions

Are there side effects?

When provided by a qualified professional, neurofeedback training produces few, if any, negative side effects. Clients usually find neurofeedback to be an interesting, insightful, relaxing, and engaging experience.

How long will training take?

As with most forms of treatment, neurofeedback results may vary with each individual. Neurofeedback training may require 20–40 sessions or more, depending upon the age of the client and the severity of his or her condition.

Investment:

• Consultation: $175- 50-minutes long (normal session time)
• Initial QEEG: $175- 30-45 minutes long
• QEEG Debrief and Treatment Planning: $175- 50-minutes long (normal session time)
• Training sessions: $150/session- 45 minutes long