Why Jewish bereavement counselling?
JBCS has been supporting the Jewish Community for over 40 years and we are committed to ensuring a professional, skilled and comprehensive service.
Most people need support following a bereavement and often family, friends and the community can meet this need. However, there are times when it may be useful to talk in confidence to a counsellor who has training in the issues of grief and loss. We understand the specific issues raised by bereavement within a Jewish Context.
We are flexible in that counselling can take place in your own home or a venue elsewhere. JBCS also offers telephone and online counselling.
Why would I need counselling?
The death of someone can affect you profoundly and be overwhelming in many ways. Perhaps you may experience some, all or none of the below. Or perhaps you are experiencing something else. Your bereavement is unique to you.
During bereavement one may feel a range of emotions such as:
- ANGER
- SADNESS
- GUILT
- HELPLESSNESS
- ANXIETY
- LONELINESS
- EXHAUSTION
- SHOCK & CONFUSION
- NUMBNESS
- RELIEF
- DISBELIEF
- NOT KNOWING WHAT TO FEEL
Counselling
It may be helpful to talk to someone who is not emotionally involved but is there to listen and care. The pain of grief may be eased through counselling:
- Talking may bring relief, and in counselling, you may better understand your feelings and reactions;
- You might look at problems in different ways;
- Counselling can help you adjust to a new life situation and identify additional available support.
When is the right time to contact JBCS?
There is no right or wrong time to seek counselling. It is never too early or too late.