Finding your way through loss, change, and transition.
When Life Changes and Nothing Feels the Same
Grief shows up in many ways. It might come after the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, a family transition, or the quiet loss of who you once were. Sometimes it’s a slow ache. Other times it crashes in like a wave when you least expect it.
You might be doing your best to keep life moving—showing up for work, for your kids, for others—while inside you’re standing in the space where everything changed. Grief isn’t just an emotion; it’s something you carry in your body, your thoughts, and your daily rhythms. It doesn’t follow stages or timelines. It follows love, and the meaning this loss holds for you.
At Valley Art Therapy, we offer counselling and therapy to support you in finding your footing again—gently, at your own pace.
How Grief Therapy Can Look and Feel
When you’re in the middle of grief, your world has changed—and no one else quite understands how. Even getting through the day can take everything you have.
Grief therapy isn’t about fixing pain—it’s about creating space for it. Some sessions may feel emotional; others quiet or reflective. You may leave feeling lighter, clearer, or simply more able to breathe. All of it is part of healing.
And you don’t have to face it alone. There’s no “doing grief right,” no timeline, and no expectation to be ready for anything more than showing up as you are. We’ll move slowly, check in often, and find a rhythm that feels safe and bearable as we walk through this together.
A session might include:
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Talking through moments or memories that feel stuck or unfinished
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Learning small grounding tools for when a wave of emotion hits unexpectedly
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Sitting quietly with someone who can hold your story without needing to fix it
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Finding gentle ways to talk about loss with your children or family
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Honouring your loved one or your loss through art, remembering, or reflection
Each session is guided by what feels right for you. Some days we’ll simply hold space; other days, you may feel ready to explore meaning or connection. Wherever you are, therapy offers a place to be met—to rest, to release, and to remember that even in deep loss, moments of ease and healing are still possible.
Who We Work With
We support kids, teens, and adults grieving in all forms—death, divorce, illness, miscarriage, fertility struggles, life transitions, and other moments of loss.
Some come because they want to better support a grieving child or teen. Others reach out because it’s finally time to make space for their own healing.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to carry it alone.
What to Expect
When you reach out, you don’t have to know exactly what kind of support you need—just that you don’t want to keep carrying this alone. We’ll help you find what fits best for where you are right now.
Grief therapy can help when loss feels complicated, heavy, or tangled up with anxiety, trauma, or past experiences. It provides a safe place to process emotions, understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and slowly build steadier ground.
Grief counselling offers a more forward-focused approach. It’s about integrating loss into your life and exploring what comes next—rebuilding routines, identity, and purpose while staying connected to who or what you’ve lost.
Both paths are gentle and collaborative. Some people begin with therapy and later move into coaching; others weave both together. You’re always in control of the pace and direction.
In your first sessions, we’ll simply talk about what’s been happening, what’s feeling hard, and what kind of support would help most. You don’t have to have the right words—or any words at all. We’ll start with care, safety, and understanding.
Over time, this process can help you carry your grief with more ease, find meaning in the midst of change, and begin to reconnect with life in a way that feels authentic and whole.
Meet Our Therapists
You want someone who really gets kids - and knows how to support them.
We’re passionate about this work, and our team is made up of therapists who care deeply about helping children, teens, and families feel safe, supported, and understood.
We bring together a wide range of expertise, including:
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Art Therapy
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Play & Expressive Arts Therapy
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Safe & Sound Protocol
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EMDR for children and teens
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Somatic Experiencing
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Trauma-Informed Care
We’re not just knowledgeable and experienced - we genuinely love working with kids and teens.
Our team brings creativity, compassion, and deep respect into every session, creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and safe to grow.
Because therapy isn’t just about techniques.
It’s about relationships. Safety. And helping kids feel better, heal deeply, and move forward with more connection and resilience.
Alecia Weinheimer
Counsellor
Cassidy Entz
Counsellor
Dana Corr
Trauma Therapist
Jillian Henry-Wilkinson
Counsellor
Robyn Nerbas
Art Therapist
Shannon Fullerton
Counsellor
Terri Lynne Lawrence
Counsellor
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Grief can be lonely, but you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out and book a free consultation—we’ll help you find the right therapist or coach and a gentle place to begin.
We’ll move at your pace, one conversation, one breath, one small step at a time.
Our Care Coordinator is here to help!
📞 204-842-3869 | ✉️ care@valleyarttherapy.com