By using an example of a freshman who was unable to study and live normally due to the issue
of bereaved uncle, this paper introduced an application of family therapy and narrative therapy in a case
of treatment of loss and grief issues. At first, the counselor boosted this freshman’s confidence to fight
against problems through narrative practice and helped this freshman to strengthen his self-identity. At
the same time, the counselor utilized family therapy to explore the family relationship network which
entangled with the freshman’s mental illness. The combination of narrative therapy and family therapy
significantly alleviated this student’s symptoms, reducing his self-injurious behaviors and suicidal
ideation. In addition, the combination of two counseling approaches enhanced his sense of self-esteem,
facilitating his emotional expression, optimizing his family relations, and putting him back on the right
track. In sum, the expected objective of consultation has been achieved. This case successfully provided
counseling interventions for loss and grief issues for a college student, which provides a significant
reference for deepening our understanding of bereavement grief and for grief-targeted psychological
counseling practice