Grief & Loss Therapy in Calgary
Ten Psychology works with adults and teens navigating grief and loss that disrupt daily functioning.
This work addresses how loss affects focus, relationships, decision-making, and role demands when existing coping systems are no longer sufficient.
Understanding Grief — When Life Changes, Love Stays
Grief and loss often affect multiple areas at once, including:
Work or academic performance
Concentration, motivation, and energy
Relationships and communication
Identity shifts and role changes
Transitions following death, separation, illness, or major life change
Grief frequently overlaps with concerns addressed in Depression Therapy and Anxiety Therapy, particularly when functioning becomes constrained.
Grief & Loss Beyond Baseline
Loss places sustained demand on emotional, cognitive, and relational systems.
When those systems are overloaded, individuals may experience reduced capacity to meet expectations, maintain routines, or adapt to ongoing change.
How We Work With Grief & Loss
Therapy, Coaching, and Integration
Individual therapy focused on adjustment, meaning, and functional capacity
Support for decision-making, role transitions, and identity change
Integration with Psychological Assessments when clarity is needed
Coordination with Couples Therapy when loss impacts relationships
Where This Commonly Shows Up
Grief and loss concerns often emerge in:
Academic or post-secondary settings
Workplace performance and burnout
Relationship strain or withdrawal
Life transitions and role changes
Periods of prolonged stress or uncertainty
Frequently Asked Questions
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We work with grief related to death, relationship endings, health changes, career disruption, identity shifts, and major life transitions. Therapy focuses on how loss affects daily functioning, decision-making, and role expectations.
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Therapy may be helpful when grief begins to interfere with work, school, relationships, or the ability to manage daily responsibilities. Many clients seek support when they notice prolonged difficulty adjusting to life after a loss.
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No. Grief therapy can be helpful months or years after a loss, especially when unresolved grief continues to affect focus, motivation, or emotional regulation. Therapy supports both recent and long-standing losses.
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Grief therapy focuses on adjustment to loss and changes in identity or roles, while depression therapy addresses persistent low mood and reduced motivation. The two often overlap, and therapy may integrate approaches from both depending on need.
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Yes. We support teens navigating grief related to death, family changes, illness, or other significant losses. Therapy is adapted to developmental stage and focuses on functioning within school, relationships, and daily life.
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Yes. Grief often affects concentration, energy, and decision-making. Therapy can help individuals develop strategies to manage expectations, structure routines, and sustain performance during periods of adjustment.
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The length of therapy varies depending on the type of loss, current demands, and individual goals. Some clients attend for short-term adjustment support, while others benefit from longer-term work during extended transitions.
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Yes. We provide secure online grief therapy for adults and teens across Alberta. Online sessions follow the same clinical standards as in-person appointments.
Fit Matters
This service works well for:
Adults and teens adjusting to significant loss or life change
Individuals noticing reduced functioning following grief
Clients seeking structured, goal-oriented support
This service may not be suitable for those seeking child-focused or parent-directed services.
Begin Your Journey Through Healing
Ten Psychology
172 9 St NE, Calgary AB T2E 4H2
📞 403-727-7473
Our Bridgeland clinic is bright, welcoming, and movement-friendly — open rooms, creative materials, and a judgment-free atmosphere that supports focus and comfort. Clients can sit, move, draw, or talk — whatever helps them connect best.
We also offer secure online therapy for clients across Alberta. Located near Inglewood, Riverbend, Crescent Heights, Tuxedo Park, Hillhurst, Douglasdale, Cranston, Auburn Bay, Mahogany, and Seton.
