One of the hardest parts of grief often comes after the early period of support has faded. In the weeks following a death, there may be messages, practical help, and expressions of concern. Over time, these usually lessen. People return… Continue reading
Many people who are grieving worry that they are not doing it properly. They may have heard that grief happens in stages and expect their feelings to move forward in a clear sequence. When this does not happen, it can… Continue reading
Mythological readings of death-bed visions highlight how moments in which a dying person reports seeing deceased loved ones, comforting figures, or heavenly landscapes appear across cultures and historical periods. While the details vary, the underlying pattern is remarkably consistent. Two… Continue reading
In Rethinking Death, leading scientists, physicians, and individuals who have experienced near-death experiences examine the boundary between life and death. They present groundbreaking scientific findings, offering a remarkable scientific exploration of what may happen after we die.
As a hospice bereavement counsellor, I’ve witnessed many expressions of grief, indicating the profoundly personal nature of this experience and how it varies from person to person. Attachment theory, a framework that explores how early relationships shape adult connections, may… Continue reading
A natural course of grieving is seen as one in which increased levels of acceptance of the loss and a return to daily functioning takes place within about two years following a bereavement (Bonanno & Kaltman, 2001). A longer response… Continue reading
End-of-Life Phenomena experiences have been described as supernatural and have been associated with delusion and psychopathology, but they are a common part of the grieving process (Barbato, et al., 1999; LaGrand, 2005; Beischel, et al., 2014). Damaris and Drewry (2003,… Continue reading
Attachment theory has moved contemporary bereavement research on from the limitations of psychoanalysts such as Freud who felt that successful adaptation to a death and completion of the mourning process required the bereaved person to abandon their attachment to the… Continue reading
As grief following a bereavement is a deeply personal experience, often shaped by religion and spirituality in bereavement, counsellors need to adopt a multifaceted approach that respects each client’s beliefs and background while providing a safe space to explore loss.… Continue reading
By exploring attachment theory and bereavement, attachment theory can guide therapists in understanding a client’s grieving process. Developed by John Bowlby, this theory sheds light on how early relationships shape adult attachments that in turn can influence the strategies we… Continue reading