How can I cope with grief?
The death of someone close to you can be devastating. Here, you’ll find information and advice to help you cope with the grieving process.
Getting started
How
can
I
cope
with
grief?
The death of someone can be overwhelming and you may feel a mix of emotions. There are things you can do and people who can support you through your bereavement.
Grieving
on
special
occasions
Many people find special occasions, like anniversaries, birthdays or Christmas hard when grieving. Here we share some guidance and tips to help you through the day.
Who
are
you
grieving?
There is no one way to grieve a parent, partner, sibling, child or friend. The relationship we have with someone is just one of many factors that impacts our grief.
Grief hasn’t taken over my life, but it’s still there, and it’ll always be there.
Coping with losing my husband - Christine's story
Coping strategies
Grief
support
groups
Grief support groups can provide a source of comfort and friendship, at a time when you may feel more alone than ever.
How
to
make
a
memory
box
Read about how making a bereavement memory box could help you throughout your grief journey. Plus, ideas to help you start your own box.
How
to
start
a
grief
journal
Read about the benefits of keeping a grief journal and how to get started with your own, including prompts about what you might want to write about.
Urgent
help
If you’re looking for urgent support, you can reach out to any of the organisations listed on this page.
I saw these people and realised that everyone here knows exactly one thing – what it’s like to lose someone.
Grief support groups - Kevin's story
Grief Guide
Brain feeling foggy? Grief Guide offers short, clear articles to help you understand your grief.