Author Archives: Brian

Funerals are emotionally charged events, and people can experience a wide range of feelings and reactions as they process the loss of a loved one. Here are some common emotions and thoughts that individuals may experience at a funeral: Grief ...Read More

Coping with the violent death of a loved one can be an incredibly challenging and painful experience. Here are some steps and suggestions that might help you during this difficult time. Allow yourself to grieve Permit yourself to feel the ...Read More

Taking time off work after a death is a common and understandable need for many individuals. It's important to prioritise your emotional well-being and allow yourself time to grieve and heal. Being at work may be a struggle for some ...Read More

When a colleague is grieving, it’s important to offer them support and understanding during their difficult time. Whilst you may not spend time with them outside of work, colleagues spend a lot of time together and therefore need to be ...Read More

Grief impacts people differently and can affect us on an emotional level but also physically. Here, we explain the physical effects of grief   Issues with Sleep Having trouble sleeping is a common effect of grief. Some people may find it ...Read More

What to write in a sympathy card or funeral flowers Sending cards and flowers to someone who has experienced a recent loss is a lovely and thoughtful thing to do. However, it can be a challenge to think of the ...Read More

Most people have known their parents longer than any other person in their life. Even if you were not close to your parents, they will still have had a strong influence on your life- whether this is good or bad. ...Read More

"Children are resilient"- this is often what is said when children have to deal with death. Whilst this is true to a degree, children can still suffer from grief. There are many myths about children and grieving which we will ...Read More

Children and younger adults grieve as much as adults, they just show it in different ways. In some cases, the child may be too young to fully comprehend what is happening and how they should be feeling. Other children will ...Read More

When you are grieving, you may have a tendency to forget things and easily lose your train of thought. Whilst this can feel very confusing and worrying, it is important to know that is relatively common. This article explores the ...Read More