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Menopause and Feelings of Grief
While the menopause is a natural transition in our life, the symptoms can be severe and have a big impact.

Maria
Oct 18, 20222 min read


Bereavement Is Everyone’s Business
Today sees the launch of Bereavement Is Everyone’s Business, a report by the UK Commission on Bereavement.

Maria
Oct 6, 20223 min read


Grief, Loss and Fear of the Adopted Child
No matter the circumstances, an adopted child has been removed from their family and they are experiencing that loss, in fact many losses.

Jill
Oct 5, 20225 min read


Youth football academies: When footballers don’t ‘make it’ who picks up the pieces?
Channel 4’s programme, Football Dreams: The Academy - for many, the struggle is real.

Paul
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Feelings of sadness about The Queen’s death are normal
It is completely normal to reflect on our previous losses and shed tears again.

Carole
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Finding a new purpose for loved ones’ clothes
A Keepsake Cushion is a way of still holding bereaved love ones close.

Dawn
Jul 20, 20223 min read


Mo Farah - A Life of Losses
How many adults carrying their secrets, their losses, their scars around like a millstone?
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Jul 14, 20222 min read


Grief and Loneliness
Although grief isn’t an illness, the loneliness it can cause can lead to mental ill health.
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May 13, 20222 min read


Grieving For Our Planet
To mark Earth Day, I want to highlight the grief we might feel for the change our world is going through.

Jill
Apr 21, 20222 min read


‘Doomscrolling’ and Feelings of Loss
Are you feeling a loss of control of the world around us, or are you feeling anxious, or overwhelmed by world events?
-
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Lockdown Babies and Loss of Normal
You’ve brought a new life into the world - but all the normal things attached to that were taken away.

Karen
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Mother’s Day and Conflicting Emotions
As I approach the second Mother’s Day without my mum, I’m finding I’m learning to shut out the general noise around the day.
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Mar 26, 20222 min read


Mothering Sunday for mothers whose children are not in their lives
As a mother who is alienated or estranged from their child/ren, you feel very at odds, often feeling very sensitive.

Debi
Mar 24, 20223 min read


When motherhood isn’t as expected
The experience of being a mum can be full of love and joy while at the same time frustrating, tiresome, painful, and challenging.
-
Mar 23, 20221 min read


Grief and Loss: How to Help Refugees in your Home to Recover
We have created a guide for you covering what you need to know to offer immediate emotional support.
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Mar 21, 20224 min read


The Grief of War: Understanding Our Feelings in Relation to the Conflict in Ukraine
The shattering of our safety of life in Europe is coupled with empathy for the Ukrainians.

Dr John
Mar 12, 20224 min read


Secondary School Places and Grief
High school choices are a huge thing, with some big family decisions made along the way to ensure the school of choice.

Jane
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Talking to Children about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
It’s not realistic to protect children from everything sad or frightening in life. What we can do is give them the tools...

Dr John Wilson and Jill Attree
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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