Dealing with the death of a partner can be very confusing, painful and overwhelming. Oftentimes, widows and widowers seek out the company of other people who have also gone through the same experience. Below are some coping tips that will be helpful for new widows and widowers. –          Keep in touch only with friends who are understanding. –          Keep a journal as a way of expressing your feelings. –          Engage in physical activities as this is essential for healing. For more tips, click here.

Grief is the price we pay for love. While many experts stand with the notion that the former is a static event in time that will eventually fade, critical health psychologist and grief researcher Leeat Granek, Ph. D. asserts that it is a process that brings about permanent but constant changes to every griever. Moments of intense yearning and pain for the deceased can therefore come and go even decades after a person we love has passed away. Read Grief 10 Years Later to learn more.

The five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — were identified by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ros in 1969. Every person who experiences a loss goes through these stages in no particular order, and while certain stages have negative connotations, they are all essential for a person’s journey to healing. Beyond the said stages are conditions, such as complicated grief and depression. which are more likely to occur when grief is badly dealt with. To learn more, click here.

Seeing your partner go through his own trying times is not at all easy. While you can reflect on your own personal coping mechanism, you should always remember that your partner’s struggle is unique and individual to them. Below are ways on how you can help your partner cope during tragic and stressful times. –          Let them cry and break down. –          Be honest in giving your partner genuine support. –          Give your partner enough room to experience the grieving process. For more tips, visit bustle.com.

In their effort to provide support to grieving families and children, Camp Emily was developed through the bereavement program of Lakeland Hospice. It is designed to help children ages 7-18 as well as their families who have experienced losing someone they love. This year, the day camp will be held on October 10 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Because of the donations received, there is no charge to participate in the said day camp. Throughout the day, grief education and support are incorporated. The participants will also be invited to share their feelings as well as express themselves through art. To learn more, click here.

Each time we lose a friend or a family member, we tend to shut down and withdraw from everything and everyone. However, according to experts, in order for us to cope with such loss, it is important that we open our hearts and make room for healing and growth. Below are some ways on how to deal with a loss of loved one. –          Spend time with the nature. –          Spend time with your friends and loved ones. –          Remind yourself that you choose to live whole and complete. –          Join a spiritual group or community. For more tips, click here.

Losing a friend or a loved one can be very difficult. Oftentimes, the pain we are feeling stops us in our tracks and changes our perspective about life. To help you go through grief, here are some of the things that you should know. –          Grief allows you to see things you never expect. –          Emotional sore spots will appear in random places. –          The first year after losing someone may not be the hardest. –          Don’t beat yourself up because it wouldn’t help. For more tips, click here.

Receiving the news that an old friend of yours has passed away can be unbearable. While the impact of losing someone dear to you will never be lessened, here are few things to keep in mind that will help you cope with the loss. –          Every person mourns differently. –          Acknowledge your sadness and pain instead of avoiding such emotion. –          Share your support and love with fellow mourners. –          Find time to cherish happy memories. For more tips, click here.

In many cases, overcoming grief isn’t actually moving past the feelings of loss, but learning to accept the absence of a loved one. In going through this process, here are 5 things that you should remember: Find social support through friends and family Take your time — don’t give yourself a deadline Express your feelings through a journal or diary Be compassionate with yourself and with others Seek the help of a therapist or counselor To learn more, click here.

Death is an inevitable reality. During such tough time, there are two things that are certain: your loved one is already gone and you are now part of a group of people you have never imagined you would be a part of. Below are some ways on how to help those people who have lost their loved one to a suicide. –          Don’t tell the person that you understand because you never will. –          Listen to what the person has to say. –          Say something that will show your love and support to the person. For more tips, click here.