Helping you 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growing
around
grief
Growing around grief, also known as Tonkin's model of grief or the fried egg model, can be helpful after a bereavement. It is way of understanding grief without the idea of 'moving on' or 'getting over it'.
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.