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Beyond The Casserole
When we are grieving we need action more than words We’ve all said it and still do. Many of us have had it said to us “If there's anything I can do just let me know”. It’s become a stock phrase. Something we’ve heard said through generations when we learn of bad news. We feel it’s the right thing to say. Not that it’s a bad thing to say. It's better than saying nothing but has anyone you’ve offered that help to ever took you up on it? My guess is not. This is by no way judgm

Tracy Beavis
1 day ago3 min read


When Grief Gets a Label: Are We Asking the Wrong Question?
Grief is not a personal defect. It’s a natural response to loss in a world that often doesn’t know how to respond.

Laurie
7 days ago3 min read


The Christmas Survival Guide I Wish I'd Had
How one widow turned her hardest lessons into practical grief support for others.

Sabine
Dec 16, 20255 min read


There's No Wrong Way to Grieve at Christmas
It is perfectly normal to feel angry, guilty, sad, and irritable when you are grieving, especially at this time of year.

Grief Specialists
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Why Grief Feels so Difficult at Christmas
An Online Workshop Offering Calm, Clarity and Practical Support

Grief Specialists
Dec 7, 20252 min read


Standing with Those Who Grieve - Supporting National Grief Awareness Week 2025
At Grief Specialists, we warmly endorse NGAW and the work of The Good Grief Trust.

Grief Specialists
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Finding Meaning in Remembrance
Finding meaning in remembrance - a day when I acknowledge not just what was lost, but also what continues.

Emma
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Connection Matters: Why Human Interaction Still Counts
For someone who now lives alone after the death of a spouse or partner, fleeting moments of small talk might be the only human contact they have all week.

Grief Specialists
Nov 6, 20252 min read


5 Creative Ways to Cope with Grief When Words Aren’t Enough
Grief is one of the most universal experiences we share, yet when it arrives, it can feel unspeakable. But what happens when words just aren’t enough?

Tina
Oct 30, 20254 min read


Why Technology Can’t Replace Human Connection in Grief
Bereavement advocacy is so vital in the workplace. It reminds us that behind every policy and every productivity metric, there is a person with a story.

Jacqueline
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Honouring Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025: Creating Space for Healing and Compassion
I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my baby, Caleb, at seven months old. It was the kind of loss that completely shifts your world.

Detola
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025: The Quiet Ripples of Grief
The reality of baby loss can mean returning from hospital to an empty room, a nursery prepared with hope and anticipation but now unbearably quiet.

Grief Specialists
Oct 9, 20252 min read


How Mindful Photography Helps With Grief
It’s the practice of taking photos with awareness and intention. You notice what’s in front of you, what captures your attention and make an image.

Breanne
Sep 6, 20253 min read


How to Grieve Together as a Family Without Falling Apart
Grief may change the shape of a family, but it doesn’t have to tear it apart. With care and compassion, families can find ways to cope.

Grief Specialists
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Holiday Planning After a Significant Life Loss
Quietly remembering a loved one while you’re away is a powerful way to acknowledge your ongoing connection.

Tracy Beavis
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Let’s Talk Honestly About Grief
Grief isn’t a problem to solve. It’s an experience to live through.

Grief Specialists
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Talking Helps But It’s Not the Whole Picture When It Comes to Grief Support
Grief support should help someone make sense of their experience and move forward When someone is grieving, one of the most common...

Grief Specialists
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Let Go When You’re Grieving?
Or: How is Living a Life of Pain Serving You? Grief has a strange way of embedding itself into the everyday. For many people, the pain...

Grief Specialists
Jun 25, 20252 min read


When Grief Hides in Plain Sight
For men, carers, fathers, and those living with loneliness, these feelings can be especially complicated, often going unrecognised and unsupported.

Grief Specialists
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Grief in the Workplace – The Hidden Blocker to Productivity and Wellbeing
When grief in the workplace is unsupported, it doesn’t disappear—it compounds. Employees may show up physically but feel disconnected.

Detola
May 24, 20253 min read
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