Grief & Loss - Social Workers

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