Grieving

Follow the links below to find information about grief and grieving.

Updated February 2009

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Links to information on children coping with grief arising from a variety of situations.
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Title:   Empty nest syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Empty nest syndrome refers to the grief that many parents feel when their children move out of home. This condition is typically more common in women, who are more likely to have had the role of primary carer. The feelings of grief can coincide with other major life event such as menopause or retirement. It can be difficult to find sympathy, but help and support is available.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Coping with change - loss and grief
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic is about losing things that are very important to you. It is about times when something or somebody that you care about isn't there any more.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Grief (easy read)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When you lose something you feel sad. Sometimes when things change for you you feel sad, too, even good changes.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   When to refer bereaved
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   A small proportion of people may be overwhelmed by their grief and unable to move on with their lives – a syndrome described as complicated bereavement. A number of options for referral for complicated bereavement exist.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Following up the bereaved
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   Most people who are grieving will get the support they need from their existing social networks. However it is important to identify those who need more specialist support.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Grief and sadness
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   People are often quite shocked in the weeks following the death of a loved one. Coping with grief and loss often requires a substantial emotional and physical effort and can sometimes be overwhelming.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Immediately after a death
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   The time following a death differs depending on the circumstances.Family and friends will often help during this time, or sometimes provide support just by being around.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Grief and loss resources
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There are differences in the ways in which people grieve. There are also differences in the circumstances surrounding grief. Information tailored to specific situations may be helpful.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Miscarriage, stillbirth & neonatal death
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and experiences of people who have lost a baby through stillbirth, miscarriage or neonatal death.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Grief - how to help the bereaved
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Support for a grieving friend is helpful, but can be hard. You can do many things to help someone who is grieving for a loved one. Make personal contact and attend the funeral or memorial service if you can. Practical help with housework, meals, shopping and other tasks can help. If you don't know how to support your grieving friend, ask them to tell you.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Death in hospital
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A death in hospital may or may not have been expected. The hospital will care for the deceased person until plans have been made with your chosen funeral director. You may need to check if a prepaid funeral has been organised or if there were special requests in regards to the funeral.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Grief - everyone's response is different
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Grief is something that everyone experiences in a different way. There is no right way' to grieve. Some normal emotions associated with grief include anger, anxiety, confusion, sadness and depression, fear, guilt, shock and relief. Coping strategies may include looking after your physical health, spending time with family or time alone, counselling, meditation and memorials to a loved one. Professional help is available from doctors and counsellors.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Grief - support services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Grief is experienced by every person at some stage in life. The death of a loved one is a difficult experience. Many grief support services provide free or low cost grief counselling. Specialist services can offer help after the loss of a baby or child or after a violent crime (homicide), road trauma (car accident), industrial or workplace accident or natural disaster (bushfire or flood).
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Grief & victims of crime
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of grief in victims of crime.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Grief and older people
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of grief in older people.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Suicide - family and friends
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Suicide is harrowing for family members and friends. However they may feel stigmatised and isolated. It's helpful to be open and talk about how you feel, and contact a grief counsellor if necessary. Family and friends of a person who suicided may have mixed feelings including anger, regret, guilt, isolation and shock.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Loss and grief
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Grief is the term used to describe the feelings we have after a loss. It is natural to feel overwhelmed with emotions like pain, anger and sadness.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Rural issues - losing the farm
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Losing the farm is a highly distressing and difficult experience for a family; it is like losing a loved one. Common grief reactions may include denial, panic and anger. It may take some time to establish a new way of life. Help is available for farmers and their families.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Depression explained: loss & grief
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   The relationship between loss and grief and depression.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   When someone takes their own life
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Understanding why someone has taken their own life can be really hard. This fact sheet has some content that may help you come to terms with what has happened.
Date:   Feb 2008
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