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Grief is a natural, normal response to the loss of someone or something we love, and grieving is the process we have to go through to come to terms with our loss. As we grieve, we experience a range of emotions, mostly painful, but including some good ones as well. In this blog we read about the range of different the emotions and some pointers on how to deal with them 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Xtxxp7

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. There is no ceremony or ritual to honor this kind of loss. Talking about it can make others uncomfortable and lead us to believe it should stay hidden. You might feel as though you shouldn’t be grieving a loss like this. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲  𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀. (Thank you, Pauline Boss, for coining this term and for your invaluable research and writings on the subject.) Want to learn about ambiguous loss and why it can be complicated? Join me for a virtual overview and discussion session on grief next week. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 Workshop + Discussion Session January 30, 2025 • 6pm EST Register to join the session here: https://lnkd.in/ez-dYYEQ

This All Souls' Day, as we honor the memory of loved ones, consider Sandy Anderson’s insights on coping with loss in his blog article, Dealing with Grief and Loss. Sandy shares compassionate perspectives and practical steps to support those navigating the pain of grief. Take a moment to read his guidance and find comfort in this journey of remembrance. https://lnkd.in/d8xAGaU7

Many people feel unsure about what to say or do when someone is grieving the death of someone in their life. I designed an on-demand grief support course to help people feel more comfortable when supporting someone in these situations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gP6cWdBn

Today marks the start of Grief Awareness Week, running until the 8th December. Grief has no timeframe, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. This time of year can be particularly difficult, but we will continue to hold hearts and hands through life's most challenging moments. It is crucial that we keep engaging in open conversations about grief, and sharing the importance of communication through these difficult times. If you're interested in reading more about the work we do to support families through these times, please head to https://lnkd.in/eN3CJPth #griefawareness #griefawarenessweek #meanddee

Common misconceptions about Grief and Loss: 1. Stages of Grief 2. Time heal all wounds 3. Keep busy Hi, I’m Christina. I’m a Grief Recovery Method Specialist I educate people on Grief and Loss.  I want to see women get whole and healthy, so that they can show up for the ones they love the most! Let’s connect! https://lnkd.in/dvpi9_UR

Navigating Grief: Accepting Complex Family Relationships In this video, we explore the complicated emotions surrounding grief, especially when relationships are troubled. We openly discuss the conflicting feelings about losing a loved one, even when the bond wasn't strong, and how that can shape our response to loss. #GriefJourney #FamilyDynamics #ComplexEmotions #HealingProcess #LossAndLove #UnderstandingGrief #EmotionalHealth #MentalWellness #FamilyRelationships #PersonalGrowth

In London today delivering a loss and bereavement workshop. Simple truth: we all face loss at some point, but most of us were never shown how to handle it. And that’s okay. There are no magic solutions, no right or wrong way to grieve. Just practical tools, honest conversations, and a safe space to explore our experiences with loss. For me, it’s about connection, not perfection. Supporting others as they find their own way through grief can be a privilege. #GriefSupport #MentalHealth #LossAndHealing #ConnectionNotPerfection

It can be hard to know what to say when someone has lost a loved one. Our new blog helps you start the conversation and shares several bereavement-focused questions and techniques to help someone address their feelings and grief. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVA2JJrg

Scientists studying grief are finding that the loss of a pet can be as difficult as the loss of a person. Grief is universal – we all experience it sometimes – yet it is also one of the most challenging emotions. We’re often not sure how to respond to those who are grieving and can struggle with our own grief. Every step we take toward better understanding and discussing grief is a step forward. https://ow.ly/1mUR50SkMCv