Activities that help

One small invitation for today. Take what helps and leave the rest.

Today's activity

You can shorten, skip or stop any activity. If it increases distress, return to something neutral or reach out for support.

Research and support

These are self-help ideas, not therapy. Evidence is stronger for supported psychological treatments than for individual exercises. ACT and self-compassion approaches have developing grief-specific evidence.

AHRQ · Bereavement care review (2025)
WHO · Doing what matters in times of stress
ACT and bereavement (2024)
Compassion-focused grief support (2025)

Speak to a doctor or qualified counsellor if grief is making daily life difficult. You do not need to wait a set length of time to ask for help.

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