The holiday season is just around the corner, and many families and friends have already made their Christmas and New Year’s plans. However, what happens when you lose a loved one just around the holidays? It can be hard to imagine not being with the most important people in your life during the holidays. If you are going through the very scenario, here are some things that you can keep in mind: Keep things positive by engaging in calming activities. Try to keep the celebration as low key as needed. Don’t deny your feelings — cry if you feel like it. Pay tribute to your loved one. You can’t expect everything to be just the way they were in the past. Click here for more tips.  

When a family member dies, children are often “the forgotten grievers.” In many instances, they are left to deal with them emotions alone and without proper guidance. However, this is not how child grief should be handled. Here are some tips on helping children manage their grief: Encourage them to express their feelings whether in words, drawings and other means. Offer them comfort and hugs and think of a creative way to allow them to say goodbye to the deceased. Have them engage in fulfilling and charitable activities. To learn more, click here.

Losing a child can be very difficult for the parents — losing a new born before they even had a chance to hold him in their arms or see his eyes open may be even more devastating. If you know a couple, or anyone, who have lost their child, here are some things that you can keep in mind to help them make it through the holiday season: Offer to create a family ritual to pay tribute to the baby. If you haven’t the parents ever since the loss, let them know that you wish them well in the gathering. Don’t be afraid to engage in a conversation about their loss. For more tips, click here.  

Grief is a natural reaction to loss. However, contrary to what many people think, it does not simply point to immense sadness. Grief is a process involving various negative feelings and conditions, such as regret, anger, loneliness, depression and, yes, sadness. The process does not only affect the person experiencing it but also the people around him. Some even decide to keep their distance from the latter because they never knowing how they should approach him to make him feel better. Helping a loved one recover from grief should not be seen as a burden but a loving gesture. Click here to learn more.  

One of the most difficult things we encounter in life is dealing with the death of a loved one. The sorrow a person feels during the loss is pretty intense and oftentimes places people in states of confusion and shock. As death anxiety grows, the person struggles which then negatively affects all aspects of his life. The American Psychological Association shares some tips on how you can move on with your life following the death of a loved one. –          Talk about your feelings with your family and friends. –          Recognize and accept your feelings. –          Eat and sleep well. –          Don’t hesitate to seek for professional help. For more tips, click here.

When parents die, they do not only leave behind their children but also their partners. It’s impossible to quantify whether one person is more grieved than the other, although, in many cases, the children may feel that it is their responsibility to care for their bereaved parents. If you’re have recently lost a parent, here are some things that you should keep in mind about his/her partner: Be there to care for your parent and look after his/her needs. Understand that the grief may trigger certain behaviors such as forgetfulness and disorganization. Encourage him/her to take on healthy activities. To know more, click here.

Everyone grieves differently. However, it is possible that individuals go through similar trends in the process. If you have recently lost a loved one, you may have questions about the things that you should expect — here are three things that you may want to know or keep in mind to help you in the experience: Instead of trying so hard to tell yourself how to feel and act, consider giving your emotions free reign. Your religion or beliefs may be among the entities that you question or blame for the event. The feeling of guilt is a common occurrence especially on the earlier days of your recovery. To know more, click here.

While it’s hard to imagine our parents one day leaving this world, and us, in the process, we have to acknowledge that it is indeed inevitable. If you are grieving for the loss of a parent, here are some things that you should remember to help you deal with the event better: Spend some quiet time to help you understand and accept what happened. The sooner you face your feelings, the faster you can recover from the experience. Don’t let the event keep you from being happy. For the rest of the list, click here.  

At a certain point in every individual’s life, he is bound to experience grief, may it be due to the death of a loved or any other forms of loss — a breakup, losing a job, or an important property. No matter, there are things that a person can remember in order to help him make it through the experience: Keep in mind that there’s no “right/normal way” of dealing with grief. An overwhelming surge of mixed emotions may come upon you. Time is not your enemy. Be patient with yourself. For more tips, click here.