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Tips to help cope with loss and bereavement
Tips to help cope with loss and bereavement

Remember that everyone has different needs, so what’s right for one person might not be right for another. Having said that, here are a few suggestions that might help you cope with difficult feelings around change, loss and bereavement

What is grief? An overview
What is grief? An overview

Whatever the cause of your grief, there’s no right or wrong way to cope. It’s common to feel that you’re struggling more than you should be, or that you’re taking longer to heal than you should do.  However, there’s no timeline or deadline when you’re coping with loss.

Bereavement during coronavirus
Bereavement during coronavirus

Losing a loved one is hard at any time. Bereavement and grief during a period of isolation, filled with restrictions and limited contact with family and friends can make coping with loss much harder.

Helping a loved one cope with loss and bereavement
Helping a loved one cope with loss and bereavement

It can be difficult to know what to say or do when your loved one is coping with loss and bereavement. It’s normal to feel awkward or to worry that you’ll make things worse, but…

What can you say to help someone who is coping with loss?
What can you say to help someone who is coping with loss?

Most people are unsure what to say when someone’s been bereaved and sometimes this can feel overwhelming if you’re trying to support a friend or family member through their loss. You might feel worried about…

What is complicated grief?
What is complicated grief?

Complicated grief is when the grieving process doesn’t move forward. You may feel stuck, find that you’re unable to feel sad or to cry, or you may feel so sad that it’s hard to manage your day-to-day life.

NHS Self-help guide for coping with Loss & Bereavement
NHS Self-help guide for coping with Loss & Bereavement

This self-help guide prepared by NHS inform aims to help you understand the experience of grief, cope with the effects of grief, and decide if you need further help.   The guide includes activities and…

Grief-related apps
Grief-related apps

This app focuses on managing grief:   Apart of me The app is aimed at young people aged 11 and above, who are coping with the loss of a parent or loved one to a…

Grief-related Podcasts
Grief-related Podcasts

Listening to other people share their experiences can be a good way to make sense of your own grief. Here are some podcasts that might help:

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