Coping with Grief

Finding Your Feet When the Ground Has Shifted

Grief can bring sadness, anger, guilt, disbelief, or numbness — often all at once. There’s no right way and no timeline.

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Ways to Cope

  • Acknowledge feelings: talk, write, or create.
  • Body basics: rest, eat, move gently.
  • Keep small routines: anchor points restore stability.
  • Boundaries: reduce unnecessary pressure.
  • Reach out: speak to our volunteers and professionals for confidential support.

Examples

  • Struggling with paperwork after a bereavement
  • Feeling isolated after a breakup
  • Losing confidence after redundancy
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