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Grief guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- How Does the Death of a Parent Affect a Child?
Early parental loss is more common than one would think, affecting approximately 1 in 20 children in Australia. The effects of such a loss are staggering. If you’re looking to support a child or an adolescent who has experienced a parental loss, here are some signs to watch out for.
Ariella Birnbaum - Remaining Present While Grieving: A guide to the holiday season
Navigating grief is hard at the best of times, but when a holiday is thrown into the mix it can become even trickier.
Ariella Birnbaum - Circumstances that Complicate the Grief Journey
Grief in itself is an inherently complicated beast, but certain circumstances surrounding death and loss can make the grief journey a bit more difficult to navigate.
Dave Kaplan - 5 Tips for Visiting Your Loved One’s House While Grieving
From hiring professional declutterers to taking regular breaks, here are 5 tips to help you visit your loved one’s house after they have passed.
Dave Kaplan - How to organise a wake
When it comes to organising a wake, there are a number of decisions to make. If you aren't sure about how to go about organising a wake, read on.
Rachel Hechtman - Breaking Sad News to Family and Friends
Sometimes being the bearer of sad news is unavoidable. To help you complete the task as best as possible, read these tips.
Ariella Birnbaum - 8 ideas for filling up their empty Christmas stocking
Hanging the stockings is a core Christmas memory for many families. But what happens when a loved one is no longer here? We’ve brainstormed a bunch of ways to meaningfully make use of – or fill up – their Christmas stocking this year.
Ariella Birnbaum - Creating New Traditions After Death
Losing a loved one often comes with a myriad of other goodbyes – not only do you lose someone you cared about, but you often lose traditions and activities you’ve always associated with them.
Ariella Birnbaum - The First Sunday of May: International Bereaved Mother’s Day
An important day for the mums who have lost their little ones.
Ariella Birnbaum - International Bereaved Father’s Day
Fatherhood does not end with the death of a child. Here’s why acknowledging or commemorating International Bereaved Father’s Day is so important.
Ariella Birnbaum - How To Become a Palliative Care Social Worker
Palliative Care Social Workers play vital roles in assisting individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families. Discover how to follow this career path in this guide.
Ariella Birnbaum - Helping Employees Avoid Burnout as They Deal with the Challenges of Loss
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