Grief, Loss & Major Transitions

Life is defined by its transitions, but that doesn't make them easy. Whether you are navigating a profound loss, the high-conflict end of a marriage, or the "identity crisis" of a major life shift, the ground beneath you can feel unstable. At PPG, we provide a steady hand to help you navigate the "messy middle"—moving through the pain of what was to find the clarity of what is next.

Clinical methods

  • Narrative Therapy: Helping you rewrite the "story" of your transition so you are the protagonist reclaiming your agency, not just a passenger to the change.
  • CBT for Complicated Grief: Addressing the specific thought patterns—like survivor's guilt or catastrophic thinking—that prevent emotional movement.
  • Meaning-Making Frameworks: Utilizing research-based strategies to help you find a sense of purpose and "Post-Traumatic Growth" on the other side of loss.
  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy): Learning to make room for the pain of transition while still taking steps toward a life that aligns with your current values.

How specialties work together at PPG

  • The PPG Difference: Major life transitions—especially divorce or bereavement—never happen in a vacuum. They ripple through your roles as a parent and a partner. Because PPG is a multi-specialty practice, your therapist can seamlessly (and privately) consult with our in-house child specialists or couples therapists if your personal transition is impacting your family system. You aren't navigating the storm alone; you have a clinical brain trust behind you.