Coping with Grief and Loss

15 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Practical steps to navigate grief, find support, and care for yourself.

• Acknowledge your feelings

  Name emotions without judgment; allow yourself to feel.

• Identify your place in common grief stages

  Recognize feelings like denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, or acceptance.

• List three trusted contacts

  Include friends, family, or a community member you can call.

• Reach out to one trusted person today

  Call, text, or arrange a short visit—ask for specific support if needed.

• Save crisis and emergency contacts

  Add local hotline, emergency services, and a close contact to your phone.

• Search and book a professional counsellor

  Look for bereavement experience, availability, and ask about fees.

• Check bereavement leave and workplace support

  Review policy, note deadlines, and speak with HR about options.

• Create a practical tasks timeline

  List immediate actions and deadlines for bills, notifications, and arrangements.

• Gather important documents

  Locate will, ID, insurance, bank statements, and funeral paperwork.

• Delegate one practical task to someone

  Assign a manageable task (notify bank, cancel subscriptions) to a trusted person.

• Plan a simple tribute or memory activity

  Choose something meaningful: a photo display, letter, or small ceremony.

• Set basic self-care habits (sleep, food, gentle movement)

  Aim for small, consistent actions to stabilize daily life.

• Establish a simple sleep routine

  Set a wind-down time and consistent wake time to aid rest.

• Schedule regular meals and hydrate

  Plan easy meals and set water reminders to maintain energy.

• Add gentle movement each day

  Short walks or stretches can help mood and reduce tension.

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