Coping with Grief and Loss
Dealing with the loss of someone or something cherished is a major hurdle in life. The pain of loss can be intense and can trigger a wide range of complex emotions, such as shock, anger, disbelief, guilt, and deep sadness.
Grief can also have a significant impact on your physical health, causing sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
These reactions to loss are natural and common.
Everyone grieves differently and there is no right or wrong way to do it. However, there are healthy coping mechanisms that can help alleviate the pain over time and aid in coming to terms with the loss.
By finding new meaning, it becomes possible to move forward with life.
You are not alone
Here you will find the links to channels that might help you and your family to pass through the grief and loss process.
At the Grief Centre we offer a variety of services to assist those who are grieving. They include counselling, support groups, brochures, books and articles. We also offer training and professional supervision to those who are working with individuals and families who are suffering from grief and loss
If you are seriously concerned about someone's immediate safety
(or your own) - Phone 111
OR Go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department
OR Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT team)
OR Healthline 0800 611 116