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Beth's experience of grief and supporting friends

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6 minute watch

Beth talks about the experience of losing her mother when she was a student, and shares her tips for supporting a friend who is grieving.

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What is grief?

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Grief is a normal emotional response to the loss of someone or something that is important to you. It can feel emotionally and physically painful and many people experience a sense of being overwhelmed at times.

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The process of grief

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The grieving process is often unpredictable and has been described as being like a roller coaster. In the early stages, you may find that you experience extremes of mood. As time moves on, these tend to become less extreme and gradually more manageable.

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Looking after your wellbeing while grieving

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While there is nothing you can do to make grief go away, there are things you can do to help you manage grief and to enable your recovery from it.

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When grief doesn't go away

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Occasionally, grief can be more complex and you may move through the process more slowly. If you aren’t feeling better over time, or your grief is getting worse, it may be a sign that you may benefit from some additional help.

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The three Rs of grief and loss

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This video discusses three elements of grief and loss: recognition, remembering and rebuilding.

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Other types of loss

2 minute read

Grief doesn't just come from losing a loved one - there are other kinds of loss that might lead you to experience it.

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Luke's experience of grief

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Luke talks about how grief affected him and how he looked after himself through his grief.