Let’s Talk About Loss

Understanding what you've lost, why it feels like that and what you can do about it.

Grief and loss is typically associated with the death of a loved one, however there are many others ways that we experience loss; A relationship or friendship ending, moving away from home, losing your job, when life looks like it won’t turn out the way you planned. This workshop will focus on these types of losses and help you to understand:

Your unique reaction to loss through a grief perspective
Provide you with the knowledge to guide you through the experience and
Equip you with tools that you can use to take active steps towards processing what you have lost.

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Is this for me?

Death isn't the only major loss you can experience and sometimes these other types of losses lead to a grief experience that's misunderstood or goes unrecognised, and this group will look to focus on that exact point. We will provide a safe space for students struggling with prolonged sadness, loneliness, feelings of shock, numbness and grief after loss.

You will be part of a support group looking to acknowledge, understand, and honour your experience of loss while also adapting to a changed life. There is power in being with others who have an understanding of what you're going through. Experienced UQ counsellors will help create safety and connections to process the underlying emotions unique to what you're feeling using the dual process model of grief.

Book the series only if you can attend ALL three sessions. This group is specific for grief and loss not associated with death. If you are experiencing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one you are encouraged to book an individual counselling appointment.

What to expect

Session 1: Understanding your loss.

Sensitive support to explore and reflect on the root of the grief, your unique reactions and challenges with the experience.

Session 2: Processing and coping with the emotions that come as a result of loss.

Learn how to address the emotional pain and grief, and work through triggers.

Session 3: How to restore after a loss.

Adapting to life after loss is a process of understanding where the pain is coming from and knowing what helps the healing.

Facilitators

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Riley Whyte
Student Counsellor
(he/him)

My therapeutic approach is holistic and I am a firm believer in allowing the client to guide each session and working collaboratively with them in creating a support plan that aligns with their goals, needs and values. I use therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. These allow me to support a wide range of clients with concerns related but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress and relationship issues. In my down time I enjoy playing soccer, attending gigs or getting away for camping weekends.

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Caleb Bull
Student Counsellor
(he/him)

Since starting at UQ in 2020 I have worked in both the Student Adviser and Counselling teams. With a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Counselling completed at UQ, I am passionate about supporting students from all backgrounds to help them identify and address their individual needs and goals. As a person with Spina Bifida, I am particularly passionate about working with people with disabilities. My framework is informed by a strengths-based and person-centred approach utilising aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, music, exercising and eating/drinking at my favourite local spots.