Managing Grief

Cruse Bereavement Care

Grief is overwhelming. Find out how to support yourself and manage your grief.

  • Walking and nature for grief

Fresh air, walking and nature are all really helpful when you're grieving.

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  • Keeping a grief journal

It's normal to be confused about how you're feeling after someone dies. Keeping a grief journal can help you make sense of your emotions.

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  • Yoga for grief and loss

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that has been practiced in India for thousands of years. As well as being great for your mental and physical health, it is also a helpful tool for dealing with grief.

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  • Ways to remember

When someone dies, it’s natural to worry about losing the memories you have of them. While we know you won’t ever forget them, it’s helpful to find concrete ways to honour their memory.

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  • Coping with birthdays

Birthdays are normally a time for celebration and for bringing people together. But after someone dies, special times like birthdays can be very painful.

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  • Family conflict after someone dies

Arguments and rifts between family members before and after someone dies can be very difficult to manage. It can often make the grief even more painful to bear.

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  • Crying and grief

Crying is a normal and natural response to grief, but sometimes people worry they are not crying enough or ask us ‘how can I stop crying’?

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  • How to help someone with grief

It can be hard to know what to say and what do to when someone dies. We have some tips on how to help someone who is grieving, whether it’s a friend, family member, or someone you work with.

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