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Grief can be overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable. Many of our service users tell us that reading helps them process their loss – whether through personal reflection, creativity, or simply feeling understood. On this World Book Day, we’re sharing five lesser-known books that offer comfort, guidance, and creative ways to navigate grief. As an Amazon Associate,…

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Compassion Fatigue Workbook, a valuable tool designed to support those in caregiving and helping professions. This workbook provides actionable strategies to manage the emotional strain that often comes with these roles, helping you to care for yourself while continuing to support others. 📢 NEW 📢 Our Compassion…

Facilitating a support group – especially one focused on grief – is both rewarding and deeply challenging. It’s not just about showing up; it’s about creating a space where people feel heard, safe, and understood. Whether you’re running your first session or looking to strengthen your skills, here are the core competencies every facilitator needs…

Grief support groups can be life-changing spaces – both for the people who attend and for those who facilitate them. If you’re stepping into the role of a facilitator for the first time, you may feel a mix of passion, responsibility, and nerves. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to running a…

Here at The Loss Foundation, we have been running grief support events since 2011. Over the years, we’ve learned that two of the most common challenges people face are, firstly, finding the right support, and secondly, gathering the strength to actually turn up to it. When my dad died from cancer, I felt completely lost.…

This time of year can be especially challenging for those who are grieving. To offer support, we’ve curated a selection of books that provide comfort, insight, and reflection during this time. Whether you’re seeking solace, understanding, or simply a way to navigate the complexities of grief during the holidays, we hope you find a book…

The holidays are often painted as a season of joy and togetherness, but for many, this time of year amplifies feelings of grief and loss. Dr. Erin Hope Thompson, Founder of The Loss Foundation, recently hosted a live video discussing these challenges and introduced our Holiday Grief Workbook. In this blog, we revisit key insights…

The holidays can magnify the pain of loss, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our Holiday Grief Workbook—created by Clinical Psychologists—offers over 50+ tools, worksheets, and meditations to guide you through grief, connection, and self-care during Christmas and New Year. What’s Inside: 🎯 Grief at Christmas – Wellbeing plan, coping & crisis plan, 5-min daily…

The Loss Foundation is excited to announce that we’re now on TikTok! You can find us at @thelossfoundation, where we’ll be sharing meaningful content about cancer bereavement support, tips for navigating grief, and resources for supporting yourself. As the only UK charity dedicated solely to providing bereavement support following the loss of a loved one…

Day eighteen, and we now feature a book which provides a mother’s advice to her daughter – covering everything from daily living to coping with loss. What To Do When I’m Gone can be considered a ‘survival guide’, written by Hallie Bateman and her mother, Suzi Hopkins. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying…