Is Your Heart: Broken? Lost? Stuck?
Have you experienced:
Loss of a loved one?
Divorce or end of a relationship?
Loss of a pet?
Loss of health?
865-203-5091
Welcome!
My name is Patricia Bishop and I have been a clinical social worker for almost 20 years. I am also a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. I started Restoring Awe Counseling in 2024 with a focus on grief and loss. Did you know that there are at least 40 different types of loss? Although the most common losses are death and divorce, grief can result from many experiences of loss, from losing a future you dreamed of, to losing a part of yourself.
Almost all of us have lost someone or something in our lifetime. For me, grief came early. At age three (3), my mother and sister died in a car accident. Despite many more losses, I thought being strong and just giving it time was all that was needed. It wasn't until I lost my husband in 2018 that I knew I needed to do more.
Grief is emotional, not logical.
None of us chose to become grievers. After a loss, we can struggle between the life we had and the reality we now are faced with. You can know someone or something is gone, but not want to let them go. You may feel alone and lost. You may even feel that the world is leaving you behind.
Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to loss, but most of the information we’ve learned about dealing with loss is intellectual. Although our sessions involve some educational elements, effective Grief Recovery must deal with your broken heart, which requires emotional support instead of intellectual explanations. The depth of our grief is directly connected to the hopes, dreams and expectations attached to the person/loss.
How can Grief Recovery Method help?
Whether you choose individual or group sessions, the Grief Recovery Method offers a safe, evidence-based environment for grievers to take effective and lasting action, no matter the type of loss experienced. You will learn tools to help you complete unresolved grief and loss.
Here are the programs available to you:
One-on-One Grief Recovery Support - This program is for people who prefer to work one-on-one rather than in a group setting. The 7-session format utilizes the same proven materials as the group programs and can be completed in-person or online.
Grief Recovery Support Group - The 8-session format provides a safe and confidential setting for participants to build community and learn the tools needed to move towards completion of unresolved grief.
Pet Loss Support - This 6-week program can be provided in one-on-one sessions or in groups and can be completed both in-person or online.
Helping Children With Loss - This 4-week program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing.
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A free 15-minute phone consultation is available by calling (865) 203-5091.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! I utilize Headway for my admin and billing services, so that I can focus more time for you. To see if your insurance is included, please click the Learn More button below.