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Loss, Lament & Sorrow

Biblical Grief Counseling for Seasons of Loss

Grief can leave a person feeling disoriented, weary, angry, numb, or alone. RHM offers biblical counseling for those walking through loss, helping counselees bring sorrow honestly before the Lord while holding onto the hope of Christ.

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God Meets His People in Grief

The Bible gives language for sorrow. It does not rush grief or shame lament. Scripture shows us that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and that Jesus Himself entered human sorrow.

Biblical grief counseling helps people grieve truthfully, lament faithfully, remember wisely, and move forward without pretending the pain is small.

Types of Loss We Help With

Death of a loved one
Miscarriage or infant loss
Loss after divorce or separation
Loss of health
Loss of ministry or calling
Family estrangement
Job loss or major transition
Unresolved grief from the past
Complicated grief and spiritual confusion

What Grief Counseling May Include

Lament and prayer
Processing memories and pain
Understanding grief through Scripture
Addressing guilt, regret, anger, or confusion
Learning how to walk through anniversaries and triggers
Rebuilding rhythms of life
Seeking hope without minimizing sorrow

Scripture for Grief

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

Psalm 34:18

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

You Don't Have to Carry This Alone

RHM would be honored to walk with you through this season of loss.

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Care That Is Measured — Because People Are What Matter

Restoring Hope Ministries tracks the well-being of every participant in our clinical and faith-based services using empirically validated screeners, clinical interviews, behavioral analysis, and self-report — so we can honestly see whether the people we serve are getting better.

This rigor reflects the training of our founder, Dr. Jeffrey Gross, who earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and is continuing his Psy.D. studies in Clinical Psychology, with completion anticipated in 2028. His Th.D. in Theology and Ph.D. in Christian Counseling complement that clinical education with theological preparation for Christ-centered soul care.

At Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, he served as a Student Psychologist and later Chief Student Psychologist, supporting veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries through the BRAVE program. His work included assessment, individualized treatment planning, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, psychoeducational and process-oriented groups, and peer supervision. His experience also includes supervised psychological testing of clergy at Milwaukee Psychotherapy Collaborative, recovery-focused group development at The Manor by Windrose, and case management and peer-support supervision at Biehl Bridges to Recovery.

Continuing education in assessment, trauma, neurobehavioral conditions, supervision, ethics, and risk management further informs this approach. Together, these experiences help shape RHM’s commitment to careful assessment, responsible documentation, collaborative care, and attention to each person’s spiritual, relational, emotional, and practical needs. His clinical psychology doctorate remains in progress; this background does not replace the qualifications or licensure required for regulated clinical services.

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