Social skills are the ways in which we interact with others. Good social skills give us confidence and help us get along in the world. Social cues are the things we understand, or work o...
When someone close to you dies Bereavement is the term used to describe the time of sadness and loneliness experienced after the death of someone you love. Grief refers to the emotions and ...
Anticipated grief happens when we know someone we love is expected to die. Grief helps us to gradually adjust to the reality of the loss and the changes it brings. It is never easy and it’s ...
Coping with Grief after a sudden death A sudden death brings particular feelings and issues. It can leave you shocked, devastated, and feeling vulnerable. The issues and specific f...
When death is by suicide, it is a powerful and shocking event with far-reaching impact. Nothing prepares you for the complexity of this loss. If you are concerned about your immediate safe...
The death of a child is a heartfelt experience like no other. Children aren't meant to die before their parents. The loss of a child affects parents in an intense way. Some common reactions n...
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We are never ready for losing someone and it takes time to adjust, but sometimes we can find ourselves – or someone we know - feeling unable to move forward. Losing a loved one is somethin...
To have someone in your family/whanau killed by someone else is a tragic, traumatic, complicated and difficult life experience. There is no single path through this. Everyone reacts in their...
Any kind of death is difficult. A suicide death is sudden, and particularly tough to handle. If you are concerned about your immediate safety or the safety of someone else – Ring 111 ...