How long does grief counseling require for effective treatment?
Grief is not a sickness and does not require a ‘cure’. However, the time required for grieving to run its course, and the assistance required in coping with that process, can vary greatly according to individual needs. When people come for counseling, some will want to meet for a year or more to acquire a sufficient understanding of what they are going through. Others will not require more than one meeting to acquire tools for practical coping. It depends on the specifics of the situation, the individual’s strengths and weaknesses, their support system, and other stressors in their lives.
