Practical advice, emotional support, and expert tips for coping with grief after loss. Explore strategies to help individuals and families navigate the grieving process.
When you are grieving, night-time can feel especially hard. During the day, there may be distractions, responsibilities, and other people around. But at night, when things become quiet, grief often feels louder. You may find it hard to fall asleep, wake frequently, or lie awake with racing thoughts. Some people replay final conversations, hospital moments,…
When you are coping with loss, everyday life can suddenly feel far too heavy and can leave you wondering how to keep going when you’re grieving. You may still need to go to work, care for children, reply to messages, cook meals, pay bills, or make decisions, even though part of you feels exhausted, foggy,…
If you are asking, why do I feel guilty after someone dies?, you are not alone. Many people in grief counselling describe a constant replay of thoughts like I should have done more, I should have seen it sooner, or I should not be having a good day when they are gone. At The Beach…
If you have found yourself asking, “Am I grieving the right way?”, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions people ask after a loss. Many people worry they are crying too much, not crying enough, coping too well, falling apart too often, or taking too long to feel “normal” again….
Wondering how long grief lasts? Find out the typical timeline, factors that shape your grief, and when to seek support.
Find practical way to support your family through terminal illness including emotional responses, tips and resources for Australian families.
When most people think of grief, they imagine the pain of losing a loved one. But the truth is, grief is a response to any loss, not just death. But as a grief counsellor and end-of-life doula at The Beach Haven in Joondalup, I see every day that grief is much broader. In fact, research…
Struggling with Anticipatory Grief? Learn to recognize the complex signs of pre-loss grief while a loved one is terminally ill. Find compassionate coping strategies and support for caregivers here.
When you lose someone or something precious to you, the pain can feel overwhelming. Grief touches every aspect of your life, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever feel normal again. While grief is a natural response to loss, navigating this journey alone can make healing more difficult and take longer than necessary. Professional grief counselling…