Grief is a universal experience, yet it often feels deeply personal and isolating. In this Q&A, Gregorio (GL) Lozano III, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor at Grow Therapy, shares insights into the complex journey of loss. From understanding why pain is an essential part of healing to recognizing when it’s time to seek professional help, Lozano offers compassionate advice for navigating grief, finding closure, and creating space for hope amidst heartache. Whether you’re facing a recent loss or supporting someone who is, this conversation sheds light on the path to healing with empathy and care. Candlelight Magazine: How does grief evolve over time? Does it ever truly go away, or does it just change? Greg Lozano: I think it just changes. The response that we get to our loss begins to evolve. When I explain emotional pain to my clients, it's similar to physical pain. For example, those of us who have been to a physical therapist sometimes start the work by stretching injured muscles, ligaments, or joints. That process is painful, but if we don’t go through it, we won’t heal correctly. As a therapist, what I try to do is help clients stay in their pain so they can understand and feel that they're not alone. At the same time, they also need to be able to shift their attention away from their pain. 46
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