Bereavement
We grieve after any sort of loss, but most powerfully after the death of someone we love. It is not just one feeling, but a whole succession of feelings, which take a while to get through and which cannot be hurried.
For most of us, bereavement will be the most psychologically distressing experience we will ever face.
Everyone experiences grief differently and there is no 'normal' or 'right' way to grieve. How we react will be influenced by many different things, including our age and personality, our cultural background and religious beliefs, our previous experiences of bereavement, our circumstances and how we cope with loss.
Bereavement can impact on your mood, sleep, energy levels, ability to concentrate and appetite. As a result this can make studying more difficult for some.
The following websites provide information and advice on grief, bereavement and taking care of yourself following the death of someone close.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
If you are responsible for arranging the funeral etc of the person who has died you may find the information on this website useful
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/WhenSomeoneDies.html
If a bereavement is impacting on your academic work or your student life support is available from within the university.
