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Grief Management

What is grief management?

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can be overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think logically.  Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges.

Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. However, by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope and overcome grief.

What can we do to help you through your grief?

American Wellness Center based in Dubai Healthcare City offers one-on-one grief consultations and grief support groups for individuals and families who are affected by grief.

Our western qualified and trained therapists can help you to understand what to expect from grief, how grief can impact you, and how to heal and deal with it.

If you, or someone you know is grieving for any of the below mentioned reasons, regardless of when the loss occurred, we can help:

  • Divorce or relationship breakup
  • Loss of health
  • Loss of a job
  • Loss of financial stability
  • A miscarriage
  • Retirement
  • Loss of pet
  • Loss of cherished dream
  • A loved one’s serious illness
  • Loss of friendship
  • Relocation
  • Homesickness

When is the right time for you to seek help to cope with your grief?

If you experience any of these symptoms, we encourage you to seek help for your Doctor or a counsellor:

  • You feel that your grief is making you unhealthy or sick
  • You feel that you have been grieving for much longer than you think you should have grieved for that particular loss
  • You keep thinking about harming yourself or ending your life
  • You are worried that you might hurt others
  • You are hallucinating (hearing or seeing things that are not there, or hearing and seeing things that make you feel scared)
  • Your behaviour changes suddenly (like eating very little or eating too much)
  • You have felt hopeless and unable to cope with life for more than two weeks
  • You cannot function at home, work or school
  • You just cannot get over a feeling of guilt if you’re speaking and body movements have become slow and tired


How can we help?

At American Wellness Center Dubai our mental and medical healthcare professionals implement several therapies for grief management. Treatment options include:

  • Individual counselling
  • group therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Medication (Psychiatry)
  • Outpatient rehabilitation

Grief counselling can help anyone who is going through a major loss, but for some, it's crucial to get help. If your pain is overwhelmingly intense, lasts for over many months, or is affecting the way you function in your daily life, grief counselling is one of the best ways to deal with the loss and find your way forward.

Give us a call or visit us in Dubai Healthcare City.

Our Clinicians

Dr. Muhammad S. Tahir

Consultant Psychiatrist, Neurologist (Child , Adolescent and Adults ) Director Educational Programs

M.D. ABPN (USA) - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Dr. Madiha Khan

Consultant Psychiatrist

MBBS, MD (USA) - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Dr. Shery Antoun Rezkalla Hanna

Specialist Psychiatrist

MBBS, MD, MA Neuropsychiatry

Ms. Lara Tyan

Clinical and Psychopathology DESS
Clinical Psychologist - Head of Trauma and EMDR

MA Clinical Psychology

Mrs. Nancy Hage

Clinical Psychologist and Counsellor, Lead Psychology - Child

M.A. California Board of Behavioural Sciences

Dr. Mostefa Stefane Kabene

Clinical Psychologist

BSc, MS, PhD (Canada) - American, French and canadian Psychological Associations

Dr. Martin Kramar

Clinical Psychologist

PhD
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FAQs

Grief management for couples at the American Wellness Center in Dubai Healthcare City helps partners navigate loss together. Whether grieving the loss of a loved one, a miscarriage, or life changes such as relocation, this program provides emotional support, coping strategies, and tools to strengthen the relationship during difficult times.

Grief can affect couples in many ways, including:

  • Emotional distancing—One or both partners may withdraw emotionally.
  • Increased conflicts—Unresolved grief may lead to irritability and misunderstandings.
  • Different coping styles—One partner may seek connection, while the other may prefer solitude.
  • Difficulty communicating—Grief can make it hard to express emotions effectively.

A structured grief management approach can:

•    Help couples understand each other’s unique grief responses.
•    Provide communication tools to express feelings without causing conflict.
•    Strengthen emotional intimacy during times of loss.
•    Prevent long-term emotional distress or unresolved grief.

Our grief management program helps couples dealing with:

•    Loss of a loved one (family member, close friend, or pet).
•    Pregnancy loss (miscarriage or stillbirth).
•    Infertility-related grief (difficulty conceiving).
•    Relationship loss (estrangement, divorce within the family).
•    Grieving life changes (relocation to Dubai, job loss, or health issues).

Our approach includes:

•    Individual and joint counseling sessions to explore emotions.
•    Guided communication techniques to foster understanding.
•    Stress management strategies to navigate overwhelming emotions.
•    Therapeutic exercises to promote healing and reconnection.

Yes. Each individual processes grief uniquely. Our therapists help couples:

•    Recognize and respect different grieving styles.
•    Find common ground to support each other.
•    Address emotional barriers that may arise.
The duration varies based on the couple’s needs. Some may benefit from short-term sessions (4-6 weeks), while others may need ongoing support.

Yes, unresolved grief can result in:

  • Emotional detachment or avoidance.
  • Miscommunication and frustration.
  • Loss of intimacy and connection.
  • Increased stress, anxiety, or depression.
Seeking timely support can prevent long-term relationship strain.

We incorporate evidence-based techniques such as:

•    Mindfulness practices to regulate emotions.
•    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns.
•    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to rebuild intimacy and connection.
•    Journaling and guided reflection to express emotions healthily.
Yes, especially for expats living in Dubai, grief can be compounded by distance from family, cultural expectations, or lack of a local support system. Our program is culturally sensitive, ensuring that each couple’s background and beliefs are respected.

During the first session, the therapist will:

•    Assess your current emotional and relational challenges.
•    Identify how each partner is processing grief.
•    Establish goals for healing and communication.
•    Provide initial coping strategies.
Yes, grief counseling is beneficial even if only one partner is experiencing significant distress. The other partner can learn how to provide emotional support without feeling overwhelmed.
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual sessions, making grief counseling accessible for couples with busy schedules or those who prefer remote support.

Couples can schedule an appointment by:

  • Visiting our website.
  • Calling our Dubai Healthcare City clinic.
  • Booking a virtual or in-person session based on availability.
For compassionate support during grief, contact us today.

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