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How to Prepare, Plan, and Be Present \ Coping with Grief and Loss

Coping with Grief and Loss

Grief is a normal response to a loss in your life. One of the most difficult losses you may experience is when someone you care about dies. It might be a spouse, child or other relative, a dear friend or old acquaintance, a neighbor or a coworker.

In this section, you will learn about:

  • Types of Grief and Loss
  • Understanding Grief and Loss
  • Getting Grief and Loss Support
  • Supporting a Grieving Caregiver
  • Supporting a Friend who is Grieving
  • Grief and the Holidays
A man looks at a picture of his husband, who has died. Clouds are in the background. The sun is coming out from a cloud.

What Does Grief Feel Like?

A woman is on the phone as a man has his hand on her shoulder, providing some comfort.

No two people will experience grief or cope with loss exactly the same way.

When dealing with a loss, it’s important to understand some of the different ways people feel grief and when it might be helpful to seek out support.

Learn about:

  • Dealing with grief and loss
  • What are the different types of loss?
  • When might I need to help someone?

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