At Javery Integrative Wellness Services (JIWS), we understand that grief and trauma manifest uniquely within the Black experience. Our specialized grief and trauma therapy services provide a culturally responsive approach to healing that honors your lived experiences while offering evidence-based support for recovery and resilience.

Understanding Grief and Trauma Through a Cultural Lens

Grief and trauma touch all human lives, but for Black individuals and families, these experiences often exist within contexts of historical trauma, systemic racism, and cultural expectations around strength and emotional expression. Our approach acknowledges:

• The impact of intergenerational trauma passed down through families

• The effects of racial trauma and microaggressions on mental health

• Cultural messages about "staying strong" that may complicate healing

• The intersection of personal losses with collective community grief

• How spirituality and faith traditions influence grief processing

Our grief and trauma specialists create a safe space where your full experience is validated, understood, and honored throughout your healing journey.

Comprehensive Grief Therapy Services

Individual Grief Counseling

Our specialized grief counseling supports you through:

• Loss of loved ones including parents, partners, children, and extended family

• Pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant death

• Anticipatory grief during a loved one's illness

• Complicated grief that persists or intensifies over time

• Disenfranchised grief (losses that may not be publicly acknowledged)

• Collective grief from community tragedies and racial trauma

• Ambiguous losses (missing persons, estrangement, loved ones with dementia)

Family Grief Support

Helping families navigate loss together:

• Creating space for different grieving styles within families

• Facilitating meaningful conversations about loss across generations

• Developing family rituals to honor and remember loved ones

• Addressing changes in family dynamics after a significant loss

• Navigating grief during holidays, anniversaries, and significant events

• Supporting parents in helping children understand and process loss

Grief Groups and Workshops

Connecting with others who understand:

• Structured grief support groups for specific types of loss

• Workshops on navigating grief during holidays and special occasions

• Educational programs on grief, healing, and resilience

• Community-based healing circles for collective processing

Specialized Trauma Therapy Services

Individual Trauma Processing

Expert support for healing from:

• Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences

• Medical trauma and birth trauma

• Accidents and injuries

• Racial trauma and discrimination

• Community violence and vicarious trauma

• Complex PTSD and developmental trauma

Culturally Responsive Trauma Treatment

Our approach to trauma therapy:

• Creates safety first—both physical and emotional

• Moves at your pace, with your consent guiding the process

• Incorporates body-based approaches that respect cultural differences

• Honors spiritual and religious frameworks for understanding suffering

• Builds on existing strengths and cultural resilience

• Addresses the impacts of racism and discrimination on trauma responses

• Combines traditional healing practices with evidence-based methods

Trauma-Informed Care for Couples and Families

Supporting relationships affected by trauma:

• Education about how trauma impacts relationship dynamics

• Communication skills for supporting traumatized loved ones

• Rebuilding trust and intimacy after relational trauma

• Creating trauma-informed family environments

• Preventing trauma transmission across generations

Our Therapeutic Approach

At JIWS, we utilize evidence-based approaches specifically adapted for culturally responsive care:

For Grief Work

• Meaning reconstruction therapy

• Narrative approaches to continue bonds with deceased loved ones

• Ritual and ceremony integration for cultural healing practices

• Complicated grief treatment

• Expressive arts for grief processing

For Trauma Healing

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Somatic experiencing and body-centered approaches

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) for complex trauma

• Sensorimotor psychotherapy

• Culturally adapted mindfulness practices

Signs You May Benefit from Grief or Trauma Therapy

Consider reaching out if you're experiencing:

Grief-Related Concerns

• Prolonged feeling that grief isn't easing with time

• Difficulty functioning in daily life due to grief

• Intense guilt, anger, or bitterness related to your loss

• Avoiding reminders of your loved one

• Feeling that life has no meaning without your loved one

• Isolation from friends and family since your loss

Trauma-Related Symptoms

• Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

• Persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, or panic attacks

• Emotional numbness or disconnection

• Avoidance of trauma reminders or situations

• Sleep disturbances and concentration difficulties

• Relationship challenges related to trust or safety

• Physical symptoms without medical explanation

Why Choose JIWS for Grief and Trauma Therapy

Our practice offers:

1. Specialized training in grief counseling and trauma-specific modalities

2. Cultural competence in addressing the unique needs of Black individuals and families

3. Holistic healing approaches that honor mind, body, and spirit connections

4. Trauma-informed environment designed for safety and comfort

5. Integration of traditional healing practices with modern therapeutic techniques

6. Community connections to additional support resources

The Healing Journey: What to Expect

For Grief Work

1. Acknowledging the Loss: Creating space to fully recognize what has been lost

2. Processing Emotions: Exploring the full range of grief emotions without judgment

3. Adjusting to a Changed World: Learning to navigate life after loss

4. Finding Meaning: Discovering ways to honor your loved one and move forward with purpose

5. Maintaining Connection: Building healthy continuing bonds with the deceased

For Trauma Recovery

1. Establishing Safety: Creating internal and external safety and stability

2. Resource Building: Developing skills for emotional regulation and grounding

3. Trauma Processing: Working through traumatic memories at your pace

4. Integration: Making meaning of experiences and reclaiming your narrative

5. Post-traumatic Growth: Building resilience and discovering new strength

Getting Started with Grief and Trauma Therapy

Beginning your healing journey with JIWS is straightforward:

1. Schedule a free consultation call to discuss your needs

2. Complete our confidential online intake forms

3. Meet with your specialized grief and trauma therapist to develop a tailored treatment plan

4. Begin your journey with regular sessions at a pace that feels right for you

Investment in Your Healing

We believe in making grief and trauma support accessible:

• Individual therapy sessions range from $100-$125

• Family therapy sessions range from $125-$150

• Insurance options may be available

• Flexible scheduling including evening appointments and telehealth

• Sliding scale is available via Open Path Collective

Take the First Step Today

Healing from grief and trauma is possible. Contact JIWS today to schedule your free consultation and learn how our grief and trauma therapy services can support your journey toward healing and resilience.

Ready to begin? Email us at info@javerywellness.com or complete our online consultation request form.

JIWS is committed to providing culturally responsive grief and trauma therapy for Black individuals and families in Atlanta and surrounding areas through both in-person and telehealth options.