If you’ve recently lost someone you love or have experienced a loved one’s passing during the holidays, this may be an especially difficult time of year for you. Take care of yourself, let your family and friends know what you need and how they can best help you, and give yourself permission to experience joy alongside your grief.
For help coping with grief during the holidays:
- Tips for Getting Through the Holidays from Bereavement Services at NL Health Services
- The Compassionate Friends of Canada (Newfoundland Chapter), which supports bereaved parents grieving the death/loss of a child at any age.
- Resources on whatsyourgrief.com, such as Setting Holiday Boundaries (even when it’s hard) or 64 Reminders if You’re Filled With Holiday Dread
- Grief & Loss During the Holidays Document
Other resources can be found in the Grief & Loss section of the Knowledge Centre.
The next “Living with Grief” provincial 8-week bereavement support group will begin on January 15, 2025. Please email griefandbereavement@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information.