Bereavement and grief is a reaction to the loss of someone or something in your life.
Here you can find organisations, factsheets, tips and information, worksheets, videos, podcasts, apps, organisations and services in Edinburgh that can help you better understand different types of grief, the impact of bereavement and how to manage difficult situations related to it.
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Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand different types of bereavement and how it can impact you.
Bereavement factsheet from Supportline
Booklets on a wide range of different types of bereavement from Cruse Scotland (Bereavement Support)
Bereavement factsheet from Mind
Grief and loss factsheet from Beyond Blue
Factsheet on bereavement for older people from Age UK
How suicide bereavement is different from Survivors of Bereavement by suicide
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help you, or someone close to you, to deal with the difficulties caused by bereavement and grief.
15 ways to support someone who is grieving from the Guardian
Self-care tips for grief from Mindfulness and Grief
Grief and Loss: self-care from Grief Watch
Help Guide’s article on ‘Coping with grief and loss’
Coping with bereavement from Fife HSCP
Dealing with pet bereavement and pet loss from Blue Cross for pets
Worksheets
Here are some workbooks and exercises you can try in your own time.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) workbook on bereavement from NHS Inform
Worksheets on grief and loss from Psychology Tools
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to bereavement:
The Compassionate Friends (Supporting bereaved parents and their families)
SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity)
Cruse Scotland (Bereavement Support)
Survivors by Bereavement by Suicide
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.