Covid grief and grieving: how BWRT can help
Losing a loved one has always been hard, but the pandemic has led to people dying alone in hospital, impacted on funerals, and contributed to a lack of closure in those left behind. Clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat describes how bereavement entails shock, functioning on autopilot, grappling with anger, sadness and guilt, and negotiating the readjustment phase. He explains how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy can relieve intense pain in the case of normal as well as complicated grief.
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Rafiq Lockhat
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In episode 35 of the podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Rafiq touches on
the “app” in our brain designed to help us cope with grief
the 4 stages of grief and grieving (differing from the well-known stages described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross)
3 intense emotions associated with the feeling stage
why anger and instances of “if only” are present when we’ve lost a loved one
how to view the anniversary reaction
the differences between normal grief and complicated grief
how BrainWorking® Recursive Therapy can provide relief, also when a loved one died a violent or traumatic death
how BWRT® diminishes intense emotional pain and restores good memories within one or two sessions
when to see a therapist in the course of grieving a loved one
Rafiq’s 3 best tips regarding grieving.
Contact details
Rafiq is a clinical psychologist from Cape Town and director/founder of BWRT® SA: http://www.rafiqlockhat.com/
BWRT® can be done in person or online.
Information on BWRT®:
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The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman.
Image: Unsplash.
Photograph of Rafiq Lockhat: supplied
Please note:
These podcasts are intended purely for educational purposes and should never replace professional evaluation or discussion.
If you have suicidal thoughts, phone the free SADAG helpline at 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 (both available 24/7) or contact a qualified medical professional.