The stages of grief – what to expect
We often hear about the Five Stages of grief as a model for understanding the different feelings that…
How does grief affect the body?
Grief doesn’t just affect your emotions, it seriously impacts your body as well. Your heart aches in a…
How does grief affect the brain?
Grief can arise from many different experiences, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a serious illness…
What is grief?
Grief is what you experience when you have suffered a loss. The key word here is “loss”, as…
Best books for: A practical approach to grief
If you prefer books with practical strategies for understanding and processing grief and loss, here is that list.…
Anticipatory grief – what it is and what to expect
Anticipatory grief is one of those things that people don’t always talk about, but it can be a…
Best books for: novels with themes of grief and loss
This list of books are all novels that explore very different stories, but all covering grief and loss…
Brain fog during grief: the cognitive effects of loss
Brain fog is a common and often unexpected symptom of grief. When you’re grieving, your mind is processing…
The physical symptoms of grief – How grief affects your body
Have you experienced any physical symptoms of grief? Grief isn’t just an emotional experience—it can also show up…
Being weird in public: how grief can affect your social interactions
Feeling “weird” is a natural response to the disorientation and stress that often accompanies times of grief. Grief…