Self-Care and Healing

Grief can take a significant physical and emotional toll on the bereaved. Prioritising self-care and addressing your own needs is crucial during this time. Practice self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and engage in activities and hobbies that bring comfort and promote healing. By caring for yourself, you can create a stronger foundation for navigating the grief process and finding a path toward healing.

Rebuild Through Self-Care

In the aftermath of a life-altering event, self-care and well-being can often be overlooked. However, it’s essential to create space for nurturing and soothing ourselves. By focusing on self-care, we allow our innate courage and resilience to flourish and grow, helping us to navigate through challenging times.

Wellbeing – The Good Grief Trust

Find healing stories and tips on books and poetry, aimed to support you, and help you find alternative ways of coping with your grief.

Help with Mental Health Following Bereavement

Bereavement can sometimes lead to mental health challenges, and it’s important to recognise that experiencing difficulties during this time is not a sign of failure. If you suspect that you may have a mental health disorder, such as complex grief reactions, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), seeking an assessment and diagnosis is crucial for receiving proper treatment and recovery.

If your bereavement occurred four or more weeks ago and you are experiencing persistent or worsening reactions, new reactions, flashbacks, emotional numbness, preoccupation with the loss, disruptions in normal eating or sleeping patterns, or suicidal thoughts, consult your GP and request an assessment from a mental health specialist who understands bereavement or trauma-related disorders.

Get help with grief after bereavement or loss

Read practical tips and advice on what to do if you’re struggling with bereavement, grief and loss

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Finding Comfort in Activities and Hobbies

Engaging in activities and hobbies that bring comfort can be an essential part of the healing process after a loss. By focusing on activities you enjoy or exploring new hobbies, you can create a sense of normalcy and positive distraction during a challenging time. These pursuits can help you process your emotions, rediscover your sense of self, and create a space for personal growth. Whether it’s creative expression through art, writing, or music, physical activities such as exercise or yoga, or simply spending time in nature, finding solace in activities that resonate with you can contribute to emotional healing and personal growth in the face of grief.