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Resources for Loss and Grief

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Multiple losses

Author: Skylight Trust

Sometimes you may have to manage the effects of several losses at the same time, or within a short period of time. When losses pile up, so does the grief. ​ What can we do when lightning ...

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Bereavement overload - coping with multiple losses

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Grieving for multiple losses

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Delayed grief

Author: Skylight Trust

The natural grief process helps us adjust to loss. Delayed grief means the grief process hasn’t started or is stuck. This can be for a variety of reasons. ​ Grief doesn't follow a straight ...

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Loss of a pet

Author: Skylight Trust

For many people a pet is a beloved member of the family and when they die it is a significant loss.​ They could be a cat, dog, bunny, fish, or guinea pig – but we love our pets. They enrich ...

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Grieving the loss of a pet

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Ten tips on coping with pet loss

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How I Have Coped With the Losses of Chronic Illness

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Coping with a diagnosis of chronic illness

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Grieving a Chronic Illness

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The Road to Resilience

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Coping with Physical Illness

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Aging Well: Tips for Staying Healthy and Happy as You Age

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The Road to Resilience

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NZ services for older people

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Would you like more company? Age Concern’s Visiting service

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Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief

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When grief accumulates

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Recover from grief

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Cumulative grief

Resources Available at Skylight

Skylight is here to help you through difficult times. We can assist you in a variety of ways with information appropriate for your situation. You are welcome to visit us and receive free information and a support pack from our resource centre and borrow books from the specialist library. We also facilitate Professional Development training and offer Counselling support services for children, young people, family/whānau and individuals who are experiencing tough times.

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