Mental health is no longer viewed as separate from the rest of our well-being. Today, more people recognize that emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual health are deeply interconnected. One approach that embraces this connection is holistic therapy, a method that considers the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms.

Grief is a natural response to loss. For many people, the intensity of grief gradually softens over time, even though the love and memories remain. But for some, grief does not ease. Instead, it lingers, intensifies, or feels frozen in place. When mourning becomes prolonged and deeply disruptive to daily life, it may be complicated grief.

When most people think about grief counseling, they associate it with death. But grief isn’t limited to losing a loved one. Major life transitions — even positive ones — can trigger deep emotional responses that closely resemble traditional grief.