Don’t be afraid to seek emotional support from a professional if you are struggling to cope with day-to-day life.
Grief counselling can be helpful at the time of loss or long after, to provide an opportunity for you to work through the painful thoughts and feelings attached to your memories. Although the sadness may always be with you, learning to live with grief can free you to move forward in your life in positive ways.
Grief counselling can guide you towards letting go of regrets, forgiving others and perhaps saying the things that you are finding it difficult to say.
Counsellors are able to provide objective, non judgemental and compassionate support at this very difficult time to help you to gain a greater sense of peace and security.
If you are a Centrelink customer, find out about the services provided by phoning 13 17 94 or for more information, please visit: The Australian Government – Human Services – Social Work Services
You can also contact:
- Lifeline Australia or phone 13 11 14 for a free 24-hour telephone counselling service
- MensLine Australia or phone 1300 789 978 for a free 24-hour telephone counselling service
- Relationships Australia or phone 1300 364 277 to arrange a face-to-face meeting
There is a comprehensive listing of online bereavement resources available from the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement.