Reading room · Grief
Grief guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- Grief Journaling 101: Writing prompts to help you get started
Looking to start a grief journal, but have no idea where to start? Here are our recommended journal prompts for grieving a loss of a loved one.
Ariella Birnbaum - 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 - All About Complicated Grief
Grief. In some cases – just like everyone’s favourite relationship status drop-down option on Facebook – it’s complicated.
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 - The 7 Stages of Grief and Loss Explained
Everyone who experiences a loss will go through the seven stages of grief. To learn more about each stage, keep reading.
Willed - 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 - Supporting a Friend Through Grief
Giving grief meaning may take finding refuge in a close friend. Getting through the stages of grief is not an overnight process but a journey. Read on to learn how you can support a friend through grief.
Ariella Birnbaum - Games About Death and Grief
Enter a world where death doesn’t always mean it’s game over.
Ariella Birnbaum - Things to do with a Wedding Ring After a Spouse's Death
Losing a partner is one of life’s most difficult challenges, and the transition to life without them can take time. If you’re wondering what to do with your wedding ring, here are some ideas that might feel right for you.
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