Grief and Loss
Articles, encouragement, and practical know-how for every member of the hospice team.
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Grief in Children: 7 Essential Lessons for Hospice Social Workers
Help children navigate grief. This guide for hospice social workers explores how kids understand death and offers research-backed tools for supportive care.
April 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Caring with Heart and Mind: Affective and Cognitive Empathy in Hospice Care
Empathy is often described as the heart of hospice care. It allows caregivers and hospice professionals to connect deeply with patients and families during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Yet empathy, when misunderstood or overextended, can become emotionally exhausting rather than sustai
December 21, 2025 · 5 min read
The Role of HealthCare Workers in Shaping the Bereavement Journey
Loss is inevitable when working in end-of-life care. But the grief that follows is not simply the family’s burden alone. The way care is delivered before, at, and after the death of a loved one significantly influences whether bereavement becomes a manageable process or a complex, prolonged struggle
October 27, 2025 · 3 min read
Innovation in Hospice Bereavement Programs
In recent years, hospice bereavement care has undergone significant transformation. Early programs offered traditional service delivery models relying on limited offerings, and structured and uniform service delivery format. Over time, however, researchers and clinicians have found that that a
June 28, 2025 · 6 min read
Ring Theory: Supporting Individuals in Crisis
Knowing how to provide support during times of hardship or crisis can make a significant difference in someone's life. The Ring Theory, developed by clinical psychologist Susan Silk, offers a framework for offering support. Specifically, Ring Theory provides a framework for offering support that cen
May 10, 2024 · 4 min read
Anticipatory Grief: Coping with Loss Before It Happens
Anticipatory grief, also referred to as anticipatory loss or preparatory loss, is a unique form of mourning that occurs before the actual loss takes place. It is the feeling of loss that is felt before the loss happens. While traditional grief typically follows a loss, anticipatory grief begins befo
March 20, 2024 · 4 min read
What is grief?
Grief is the emotional, psychological, and physical response to loss. It is a natural process that helps individuals come to terms with the reality of their loss and adjust to life without the person or thing they've lost. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major
March 18, 2024 · 3 min read
