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What is bereavement?
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone important to us. It is characterised by grief, which is the process and the range of emotions we go through as we gradually adjust to the loss.
Losing someone important to us can be emotionally devastating - whether that be a partner, family member, friend or pet. It is natural to go through a range of physical and emotional processes as we gradually come to terms with the loss. See our page on experiences of grief for information about the types of feelings that are common during the grieving process.
Bereavement affects everyone in different ways, and it's possible to experience any range of emotions. There is no right or wrong way to feel. Feelings of grief can also happen because of other types of loss or changes in circumstances, for example:
- the end of a relationship
- the loss of a job
- moving away to a new location
- a decline in the physical or mental health of someone we care about
.https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/about-bereavement/
Links
- Supporting You in Your GriefIt is natural to grieve after the loss of a loved one. There are many services available in Western Australia to provide you with advice and support in your grief:
- The Grief Centre of Western AustraliaThe Grief Centre of Western Australia provides Understanding, Support and Pathways to Wellbeing for people living with grief.
- Lifeline WASometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you don’t have to face your problems alone. Lifeline WA’s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and reduce the stigmas, which can be a barrier to people seeking help.
- Relationships AustraliaChange and the accompanying experience of loss is part of everyday life. We will all experience change, from work variations, retirement and illness, to the more serious upheavals such as separation and death.