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Creative Ideas in Grief and Bereavement -Writing a Letter

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Creative Ideas in Grief and Bereavement -Writing a Letter

Writing is an excellent way of processing our emotions, especially difficult emotions such as grief.

Joan

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Adults Bereaved as Children

Adults who were bereaved as children often face a range of long-term emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges.

Grief Specialists

Feb 6, 20232 min read

Finding Your Grief Specialist: Some Guidance

Grief is a complex and personal experience, and it's important to find someone you trust and feel comfortable with.

Grief Specialists

Jan 31, 20233 min read

Coping After a Sudden Loss

The unexpected death of a loved one in whatever form it takes comes as a huge shock. It can feel hugely overwhelming.

Carolyn

Jan 25, 20232 min read

Grief and the Fear of Forgetting

An often unspoken part of grieving is an underlying fear of forgetting the person who has died while you carry on living.

How to Support a Colleague After a Miscarriage

Eva

Jan 16, 20232 min read

How to Support a Colleague After a Miscarriage

Miscarriage is a devastating experience for anyone, and it can be especially challenging for a person to return to work afterwards.

Finding Hope After Divorce: Tips for Coping with Grief and Loss

Maria

Dec 31, 20222 min read

Finding Hope After Divorce: Tips for Coping with Grief and Loss

Divorce is one of the most stressful life experiences involving lots of change and losses.

Maria

Oct 6, 20223 min read

Bereavement Is Everyone’s Business

Today sees the launch of Bereavement Is Everyone’s Business, a report by the UK Commission on Bereavement.

Grief, Loss and Fear of the Adopted Child

Jill

Oct 5, 20225 min read

Grief, Loss and Fear of the Adopted Child

No matter the circumstances, an adopted child has been removed from their family and they are experiencing that loss, in fact many losses.

Grief Specialists

Sep 22, 20224 min read

Should I let my child go to a funeral?

The time you invest in giving children detailed explanations about attending a funeral will be invaluable.

National Period of Mourning: Time for a break?

Grief Specialists

Sep 14, 20224 min read

National Period of Mourning: Time for a break?

We have asked some of our grief specialists to share their thoughts about coping after the Queen's death.

Losing a sibling as an adult can feel like you've lost your past and your future

Jill

Jul 12, 20223 min read

Losing a sibling as an adult can feel like you've lost your past and your future

Just like adults, many children who lose a sibling can experience strong feelings of guilt,

Grief and How It Can Impact Your Relationship

Tracey

Jul 5, 20224 min read

Grief and How It Can Impact Your Relationship

Grief might bring a couple together, or it might have the opposite effect.

Jun 16, 20225 min read

Father’s Day and Grief

A bereavement isn’t the only reason you might be grieving around Father’s Day.

May 26, 20225 min read

How to Help Children Cope With the Loss of a Grandparent

What we can do is give children the right tools to deal with emotional pain and grief.

May 1, 20225 min read

How to Be in an Emotionally Good Place to Die

Anticipatory grief isn’t just for those who are left behind.

Apr 26, 20222 min read

Grief and Love Are Not Always Linked

We hear a lot about the struggles of losing someone special, someone we love… but what if you lose someone and the relationship isn't great?

Mar 26, 20222 min read

Mother’s Day and Conflicting Emotions

As I approach the second Mother’s Day without my mum, I’m finding I’m learning to shut out the general noise around the day.

Mothering Sunday for mothers whose children are not in their lives

Debi

Mar 24, 20223 min read

Mothering Sunday for mothers whose children are not in their lives

As a mother who is alienated or estranged from their child/ren, you feel very at odds, often feeling very sensitive.

Mar 23, 20221 min read

When motherhood isn’t as expected

The experience of being a mum can be full of love and joy while at the same time frustrating, tiresome, painful, and challenging.

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