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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


How to Be in an Emotionally Good Place to Die
Anticipatory grief isn’t just for those who are left behind.
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May 1, 20225 min read


Grief and Love Are Not Always Linked
We hear a lot about the struggles of losing someone special, someone we love… but what if you lose someone and the relationship isn't great?
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Apr 26, 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


Grief Reignited
News confirming Downing Street was breaking the rules while others didn’t get to say goodbye reignites the flames of grief for so many.
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Apr 13, 20221 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?
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Apr 11, 20222 min read


Grieving and Sleeping
Friday, 18th of March was World Sleep Day. The connection between grief and sleep, or in many cases, lack of it, is an interesting one.

Lucy
Mar 30, 20225 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.
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Mar 23, 20221 min read


Mother’s Day without Mum
I felt that my 20s were consumed with people dying and it became my identity When my mum Jude died, I was 28. I had already experienced...

Jodie
Mar 22, 20222 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 Physical Symptoms of Grief
The systems in the body that process physical and emotional stress overlap, and emotional stress can activate the nervous system.
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Mar 14, 20222 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


Clearing up a lifetime’s worth of stuff
If your loved one has died and it has fallen to you to deal with their belongings, we’re here to help you.

Carol
Mar 5, 20222 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


The Kiss of Death on a Friendship
Why the people you expect to support you after loss can disappear.

Joan
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Forgiveness : What is it, and how can it help you?
Have you struggled to forgive someone who’s done something cruel, thoughtless, or horrible?

Dulcie
Feb 20, 20222 min read


Bereavement is not a psychological disorder
Grief and depression may both present similarly, but they are different in important ways.

Carol
Feb 16, 20222 min read


Little People – Big conversations
One minute he was here, full of life, and the next he was gone. I never got to say goodbye.

Elke
Feb 10, 20223 min read


How to Survive Valentine’s Day
For some, Valentine’s Day causes many conflicting emotions and can invoke some painful memories.

Jill
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Loss of Self Worth at Work
If you work in an environment where the behaviour of the leaders is bullying, it can lead to a loss of confidence. and cause you stress.
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Jan 26, 20222 min read
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