Pet loss can be just as devastating as the loss of a human loved one. Some say it is even worse. Studies like this can help to validate this experience—and shed light on how people cope, grow, and honor their special bond. For anyone who has grieved a pet, you’re not alone. What It’s Like to Lose a Pet: 4 Lessons About How We Grieve « Psychology Today
Evolving trends related to grief literacy have trickled into the innovative bereavement approaches that hospice providers employ amid rising demand for family support. Hospices have fine-tuned how they measure quality and shape services within their bereavement programs as more is learned about the diverse ways people both understand and experience grief. Grief Literacy’s Growing Impact on Hospice Bereavement Care Models « Hospice News
It’s an unfortunate reality that the ages during which most people attend college are often also when our loved ones begin to leave us. Nearly 60% of college students report losing a friend or family member by the end of their collegiate career, according to a 2015 Florida State University study. For such a ubiquitous experience, navigating the loss of a loved one while in college never seems to be a topic during orientation. In fact, it’s rarely discussed at all, leaving students to grapple with their grades and grief in silence. The Passing Grades: Navigating Loss and Grief in College « Campus News New York
Avoidance due to discomfort or uncertainty worsens loneliness for the grieving. So too does the social pressure to always put on a happy face. Dispersed or broken families can also limit conversation partners and the sharing of memories. Engagement with the bereaved can be a risk; one we need to take. Why Grief Is So Lonely « Psychology Today
The thing we need to remember is that everyone dies. We will all lose someone we love and want with us. That is life. The question then becomes can we get ourselves to a place where we understand that now is the time that our loved one is going to leave us? Can we get to a place of acceptance, not of it being okay to die, but that this is the time it is going to happen? Can we put our own feelings of loss and abandonment aside and think selflessly? Can we put ourselves in the position of the person we care about and say to ourselves, “Would I want to be like this? Is this how I would want to die?” Would I Want This? A Question Every Caregiver Must Ask « Barbara Karnes, RN
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee. In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best ever « Good
"Grief is one of the few things in life that does not discriminate. It happens to everybody and I think that internally, and they say, well, everybody goes through this, so I should be able to do it too. We all need help, and we all have different seasons where help is more needed . . . People need to know that this service is here, because there's people out there that are drowning." The Importance of Grief Counselors « YouTube
You may wish that friends, family and co-workers would just “be there” for you without your having to ask, but that’s not likely to happen. It’s not that these people are uncaring; there simply is no way for them to fully understand the significance of your loss and the depth of your pain. Unfortunately your friends, family members and co-workers may not fully understand or appreciate the attachment you have with the one who has died and the pain you may still be feeling weeks and months after the death. What is more, your need to talk about your loss may outlast the willingness of others to listen. If you find yourself in this position, please know that you have a number of helpful alternatives available to you. In Grief: Finding Support That Is Right for You « Grief Healing
Death from disease and old age doesn’t just happen. There are signs and changes that begin occurring months before death arrives. You can use those signs as a reference indicating when to call hospice. When a person has a life threatening illness and the changes below are occurring, it is time to call hospice, at least for an assessment visit . . . Remember, hospice isn’t about giving up. It’s about getting the support you and your loved one need — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Think It Might Be Time for Hospice? You’re Probably Right « Barbara Karnes, RN
Father’s Day [is] a day set aside for honoring one’s own father (or father figure) and for celebrating fatherhood. But for those who are separated from or mourning the loss of a father or grandfather, or fathers mourning the loss of a child or grandchild, this can be instead a most difficult day to endure. If you find yourself or someone you love in these circumstances, know that you are not alone. For practical suggestions on how to cope with grief and loss on Father’s Day ~ or on how to better understand and support a father in grief ~ I invite you to read one or more of the articles listed here. Coping with Grief on Father's Day « Grief Healing
If you’re here, it likely means someone you care about is going through cancer treatment, and your home is about to become more than just a place to live — it’s about to become a sanctuary. Not in the “spa music and eucalyptus candles” kind of way, but a real space for recovery. Recovery from chemo days that turn bone-deep, or radiation fatigue that doesn’t clock out at five. You want to offer something beyond casseroles. You want to help them feel safe, strong, and human in a time that can feel anything but. Setting up a rehabilitation space at home isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Holding Space: How to Set Up a Home That Heals During Cancer Treatment « AfterTalk
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