Grief & Loss

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Any loss can cause grief, including the loss of a relationship, your health, your job, or a cherished dream. Learn how to better cope with what you’re feeling and process your emotions in ways that allow you to heal.

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Coping with Grief and Loss

Understanding the grieving process and learning to heal

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Job Loss and Unemployment Stress

Coping with the grief of losing a job

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Coping with Losing a Pet

Grieving the loss of a dog, cat, or other beloved pet

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Dealing with a Breakup or Divorce

Grieving and moving on after a relationship ends

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Helping Someone Who’s Grieving

Support others through bereavement, grief, and loss

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When a Loved One is Terminally Ill

Talking about death and making end-of-life decisions

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Coping with a Life-Threatening Illness

Dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, or other serious illness

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Late Stage and End-of-Life Care

Caregiving in the final stages of life

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Hospice and Palliative Care

Quality of life at the end of life

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Coping with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia Diagnosis

Gaining acceptance and maintaining your quality of life for longer