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The loss of someone significant is a moment when support is crucial. Understanding the distinct concepts of grief and bereavement is essential for effective navigation.
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Key Takeaways
Grief is personal and unique with no timeline
Grief is a natural, highly personal response to loss, meaning there is no right or wrong way to feel and no fixed schedule for healing. Everyone’s journey through bereavement is unique, and it’s important to acknowledge that it’s okay to not feel okay, especially during complex times like end-of-life care.
Bereavement counselling is specialised emotional support
Bereavement counselling is a focused type of support provided by a trained and qualified professional. Its purpose is to offer a safe, confidential space where you can understand and process your intense feelings, and work towards adapting to life after loss, especially when coping with daily life becomes overwhelmingly difficult.
A counsellor’s role is collaborative, not medical
A counsellor or therapist works with you to gain insight and develop your own effective coping strategies; their role is collaborative and non-judgmental. Crucially, they do not prescribe medication or provide assistance with practical, non-therapeutic issues like housing or finance.
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Bereavement, grief and loss
Bereavement, grief, and loss can affect people in many different ways. There is no right or wrong way to feel, and it’s important to remember that it’s okay not to feel okay. This is especially true when facing palliative or end-of-life care, where emotions can feel overwhelming and deeply complex. Everyone’s journey through bereavement and grief is different. If the intensity of your sadness makes it feel impossible to continue, it may be time to reach out to a professional bereavement counselor for help.
What is bereavement counselling?
Grief is a natural process. Almost everyone will experience loss sometime in their lives. However, for some, returning to normal life after a death can be very difficult and may require extra support. Bereavement counselling offers support for your grief. It comes from a trained and qualified professional counsellor. You can discuss the person who died and also talk about how the death is affecting you. The counsellor will use their skills to help you understand your feelings. They can also help you start adapting to life without that person.
The role of a counsellor or therapist
A counsellor or therapist is a trained professional who offers a safe, confidential space for you to talk. They listen impartially to your concerns and help you examine your thoughts and emotions. Their role is to work alongside you to uncover the origins of you distress and empower you to develop your own effective solutions. They will generally not prescribe drugs; this is the role of a psychiatrist or medical doctor. Furthermore, they do not offer help with practical problems, such as financial or housing issues. Unless they are working withing a specialised service, they are also unlikely to have specific information about health-related problems.
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How can Cavendish Homecare help?
At Cavendish Homecare we are experts in providing palliative homecare for clients who want to remain in their own homes. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, choosing the right homecare package is of utmost importance and navigating this process can be overwhelming. With Cavendish Homecare by your side, you’ll have the support you need to remain safely at home while enjoying elevated health and wellbeing.
If you would like to enquire about our homecare services, contact us on, 02030085210 or email us at info@cavendishhomecare.com.
About the Author…
Zahrah Abdullah
Operations Coordinator
Zahrah supports the day-to-day operations, combining her management expertise and care experience to keep things running smoothly and ensure the best outcomes for clients. She’s passionate about making a meaningful difference behind the scenes and helping the team deliver exceptional personalised care.