Understanding theories of grief helps us make sense of the grieving process. While no model captures every individual’s experience, these frameworks provide useful insights into how people cope with loss.

Bereavement affects people on many levels — emotionally, physically, and socially. Recognizing these impacts helps in providing better support to those who are grieving.

Supporting a grieving person can feel challenging, many people fear saying the wrong thing or not doing enough. This module focuses on how to provide meaningful, compassionate support.

Grieving takes a toll not only emotionally but also physically, mentally, and socially. While mourning is a natural process, caring for yourself during bereavement is essential to healing and maintaining balance.

Grieving is a deeply personal journey, but no one has to go through it alone. Support from professionals, communities, and organizations can make a significant difference in helping individuals cope, heal, and regain balance.

While bereavement is always challenging, some situations can make grief especially complex or overwhelming. These include when children experience loss, when death is sudden or traumatic, or when loss occurs under crisis conditions or in multiples.