Colin Murray Parkes, Bereavement – Studies in Grief in Adult Life (Penguin, 1998)

Colin Murray Parkes draws on his own research to develop some new theories around bereavement and its effects.

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World Refugee Week 2022

Refugee Week 2022 is 20–26 June, and a good time to reach out to anyone in the UK from Ukraine, Afghanistan or anywhere else. AtaLoss can help you find support for your grief in your own language.
Artlift (Gloucestershire)

Artlift provides a range of creative courses and projects to support people with mental ill health due to bereavement and other causes
The Kindness Project

Community bereavement support for anyone living in Hall Green Birmingham
The Bereavement Journey - Farnborough

Run over 6 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.

World Refugee Week 2022

Refugee Week 2022 is 20–26 June, and a good time to reach out to anyone in the UK from Ukraine, Afghanistan or anywhere else. AtaLoss can help you find support for your grief in your own language.
Hope and Help Bereavement Support

Counselling bereavement support for Muslims in Blackpool.
Project Eileen

Multimedia project helping young people tackle the topics of death and grief.
Have a look at the benefits of 'grief' gardening

Memorials of Distinction have produced this interesting and helpful guide that shows gardening can have a huge benefit on our physical, mental and emotional well-being when we are grieving.
Top tips to keep well-hydrated when grieving

Nutritionist Sabine Horner talks about the importance of keeping hydrated when grieving
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Losing a loved one takes your breath away

AtaLoss Ambassador Sabine Horner promotes the practice of deep breathing and a great little book to help.
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Why we can't stomach food when we lose a loved one

Sabine Horner considers the impact of bereavement on our digestive system and offers some advice to help. FIND OUT MORE.
Bereavement Resources

A library of books and websites for all ages to help you with your bereavement journey

Talk to a Bereavement Counsellor

Click here to find out more about and access this free service. Available for you 9-9, Monday to Friday.
Nothing Prepares You For Parenting After Your Partner Dies

In Child Grief Awareness Week we acknowledge how bereavement can affect children. It's especially especially tough if the person they have lost is mum or dad. Here's how one bereaved parent supported her grieving child whilst also coping with her own grief. READ MORE HERE.
All about AtaLoss

The UK's signposting service for finding local and national bereavement support services and information tailored to suit you.
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Contact details for AtaLoss.org
Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity

SANDS is a charity that provides support for parents and research following the death of a baby.
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland

Bereavement counselling and telephone support across Scotland
Looking after yourself

How to take care of you when you are bereaved. READ MORE HERE.
Facebook Covid-19 Support Groups

During the Covid 19 pandemic a number of Facebook support groups were set up and are still providing on-going support. We have listed as many as we can find here.
How to deal with someone's belongings after they have died

Most of us value our relationships far more than our possessions. When a death robs us of an important relationship, their belongings can assume great significance for us and others. Here are some helpful tips if you are needed to help sort them out.
The Miscarriage Association

Here you can find support and information if you have been affected by miscarriage.