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The Benefits of Writing Through Your Grief

Angel catcher grief journal

Learn the major benefits of writing through your grief and how to start. Recommendations for guided grief journals to use.

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What Is Complicated Grief?

Dr Kailey Roberts

Dr Kailey Roberts, Assistant Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology explains complicated grief and tips for healing.

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Bearing the Unbearable -Joanne Cacciatore - Review by GriefandSympathy

Bearing the unbearable

Learn why everyone should read Joanne Cacciatore’s book. An invaluable addition to the grief literature.

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Why Friends and Family Are So Bad at Helping You with Grief

Grief has no deadlines

How to find help with grief without falling out with your friends and family. Tips on finding grief support.

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65 Common Reactions to Grief

65 Grief  Reactions

More than 5 stages, there are at least 65 common reactions to grief, we share this useful list from Dr Bob Baugher PhD.

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Grief and legal issues

How do I cope with loss of partner and deal with his family taking on our son in court ?

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Loneliness of grief

How can I fill my evenings now that my husband is gone? We were very independent of each other during the day, did our own things and then we met together

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Newly Bereaved

How can I get used to not having my husband to talk with?

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Grief Counseling Online - Your Questions Answered

BetterHelp - There is Help

Is grief counseling online effective? How do I know if I need it? What do grief counselors talk about? How do I get started?

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Not a peaceful death

My husband wanted to be at home to die and I did everything in my power to make sure he could. He was worried about his actual death and I was with both

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7 Warning Signs You Have Alzheimer Spouse Grief

Alzheimer Spouse Grief starts when the loved one is still alive - how to cope and look after yourself as well as your loved one. . .

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Help Grieving the Loss of a Child

Teddy Hug Pixabay

We bring you comfort when grieving the loss of a child, stories so you don't feel so alone, and a forum where you can ask questions

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Men and Grief - Why Do Men Grieve Differently?

Strong Men Do Cry

Tips for men on grieving and help for women to understand men and grief and how they feel.

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Best Books on Grief for Loss of a Child

Bearing the unbearable

Loss of a child is the hardest grief of all. These books on grief for parents will help you to find ways of coping.

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Helping Children Cope with Grief - What to Say and Do

Learn how to talk to children about death and how to help them cope with grief when they lose friends, family, or parents

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Have You Considered One-on-One Online Grief Counseling? 

Get Expert and Effective Help in the Comfort of Your Own Home

The following information about online counseling is sponsored by 'Betterhelp' but all the opinions are our own. To be upfront, we do receive a commission when you sign up with 'Betterhelp', but we have total faith in their expertise and would never recommend something we didn't completely approve.  

Do you feel alone and sad with no support and no idea how to move forward?  It can be tough when you are stuck in grief to find the motivation to get the most out of your precious life. 

Online counseling can help by giving you that support so you don't feel so alone. You can have someone to talk to anytime you like, a kind and understanding person who will help you to find meaning in life again, to treasure the memories of your loved one without being overwhelmed and to enjoy your activities, family and friends again.

  • Simply fill out the online questionnaire and you will be assigned the expert grief counselor most suitable for you.  It only takes a few minutes and you don't even have to use your name.  
  • Pay an affordable FLAT FEE FOR UNLIMITED SESSIONS.  
  • Contact your counselor whenever you like by chat, messaging, video or phone. 
  • You can change counselor at any time if you wish.
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  • Or read more about how online counseling works here.  
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Hypnosis for Grief - 10 Ways It Can Help You

Try a gentle hypnotherapy track to relax the mind. Learn how self-hypnosis can help you cope with grief at any time of the day or night.  

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Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant for Cremation Ashes, Engraved Forever Loved

Memorial Jewelry to Honour a Loved One

Check out our lovely range of memorial jewelry for any lost loved one.  Pendants, necklaces, rings or bracelets, we have them all in all kinds of styles.  Choose for yourself or buy as a sympathy gift. 

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Create an Online Memorial Website

Honour your loved one with their own memorial website.  Share photos, videos, memories and more with your family and friends in a permanent online website.  Free for basic plan with no ads. 

Find out more here.