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Videos

Communicating Grief Video

Communicating Grief

Explains complex emotions including guilt after loss.
Explaining "grief brain" to others (and to yourself) Video

Explaining "grief brain" to others (and to yourself)

Normalises confusion, memory issues and emotional overwhelm—often heightened when relationships were...
Bereavement At Work Video

Bereavement At Work

Workplace-focused animation on grief at work and how colleagues/managers can respond supportively.
What should I do when someone I know has been bereaved? Video

What should I do when someone I know has been bereaved?

Guidance on supporting someone who is grieving.
How can I help support a grieving child? Video

How can I help support a grieving child?

Simple, practical guidance for supporting a child after a death—helpful for parents/guardians and ca...
Grief, spirituality and preparing for death - Marie Curie Nurses Video

Grief, spirituality and preparing for death - Marie Curie Nurses

Discusses anticipatory grief and emotional preparation.
COVID-19 Community Briefing: dealing with loss and bereavement Video

COVID-19 Community Briefing: dealing with loss and bereavement

A community briefing segment on coping with loss and bereavement, grounded in faith/community suppor...
What is Grief? Video

What is Grief?

Animated explanation of grief responses.
Discover our Information and Support Service Video

Discover our Information and Support Service

Explains Marie Curie’s support options and how people can access help while adjusting after loss.
Losing Someone Who’s Still Here The 3 Types of Grief in Dementia Video

Losing Someone Who’s Still Here The 3 Types of Grief in Dementia

Pam Ross explains three distinct kinds of grief dementia caregivers experience—grieving past, presen...
Timing Is Everything - Coping with Grief Surrounding Alzheimer's and Dementia Video

Timing Is Everything - Coping with Grief Surrounding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Chaplain Robert Hagopian talks with host Mary Crowe about the unique, long-term grief families face...
What does grief feel like? Video

What does grief feel like?

Explains common emotional and physical experiences of grief.

Podcasts

How to face grief Podcast

How to face grief

Ella Rhodes, journalist for The Psychologist, speaks to two experts who are working to help us under...

Helpful tools

Mindful practice

Mood Journal

Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min

Mindful practice

Grateful Moments

Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min

Guided exercise

Calming Breathing

Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min

Mindful practice

Self-Compassion

Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min

Guided exercise

Easing Tension

Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min

Mindful practice

Untangling Worries

Contain anxious thoughts by giving them a dedicated space. 10-15 min

Useful links

cruse.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Support Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. sueryder.org Sue Ryder Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie Advice, information, and practical support outside the app.