Coping with Grief at Christmas

Facing Christmas alone, or whilst grieving, can be a daunting prospect. This year it is going to be harder than ever. Whether you were bereaved in 2020 or many years before, ongoing COVID-19 restrictions mean it is going to be difficult for many of us to be with the people we would most want to see. The virus is adding an extra layer of anxiety to the planning for so many people. It is going to be more important than ever to try and look after yourself and work out the best ways to cope.

If you're struggling to deal with the grieving process over Christmas, you can call the Cruse National Helpline on 0808 808 1677 which has been extended over the Christmas period, including Christmas day and New Year’s Day. Alternatively, you can message a trained grief counsellor using our CruseChat service 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday.

Leaflet for support with Cruse click here

Useful resources from Cruse to access:

• 6 Ways to remember someone at Christmas click here
• 12 Tips on getting through Christmas click here
• How to help someone bereaved click here
• Coping with the death of a partner click here
• Coping with the death of a parent click here

The College offers Inspire Counselling Service and can be contacted 24/7 by contacting telephone number 0808 800 0002 which will provide you with access to professional counsellors. Each staff member can avail of up 6, one-hour counselling sessions in your own time, either over the phone or face to face at a suitable location. To access Inspire factsheets for support these are available on the Inspire for details Click here