Navigating the aftermath of a sudden, traumatic loss can feel overwhelming, both for the grieving individual and those offering support. The impact of this type of loss can be challenging and leave grieving individuals with the need for specialized grief support. This article provides insights into understanding and responding to a devastating loss that occurs unexpectedly.

We often think that grief is something we deal with after someone we love passes away. For many, however, feelings of grief and loss occur before the death of a loved one. This is what we call anticipatory grief. To help the healing process begin even before a loved one’s death, we have provided some tips and coping strategies in this article.