BBC - Relationships - Coping with grief

Everyone's different There's no right or wrong way to grieve and there's no telling how long it may take. Here you'll find information on the experience of bereavement and advice on ways to come to terms with loss.

In this section

What is bereavement?
Bereavement is an experience that can happen to any of us

The physical effects
A look at how grief affects the body as well as the mind

How bereavement affects adults
Anger, sadness, confusion, fatigue - everyone is different

How bereavement affects children
Do children grieve in the same way as adults?

Sudden and unexpected death
How do you cope when there's no chance to say goodbye?

When a child dies
Finding support when your world's turned upside down

Helping yourself through grief
Some ways to guide yourself through the toughest times

Helping others through grief
There are lots of little things you can do to help

Helping bereaved children
Being open and honest can make children feel included

Answering children's questions
Suggestions for handling a child's curiosity about death

When a parent dies
Both adults and children may have to face this loss

The death of a partner
The emotional and practical impact of being widowed

The death of a friend
Facing the loss of a friend and the gap left in your life

The death of a pet
You can feel enormous pain though others may not realise it

Can you gain from loss?
Views on the positive aspects that can emerge from grief

Bereavement counselling
Sometimes an outsider can help you sort out your feelings

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