Bereavement
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone important to us. It is characterised by grief, which is the process and the range of emotions we go through as we gradually adjust to the loss.
Losing someone important to us can be emotionally devastating - whether that be a partner, family member, friend, or pet. It is natural to go through a range of physical and emotional processes as we gradually come to terms with the loss.
Bereavement affects everyone in different ways, and it's possible to experience any range of emotions. There is no right or wrong way to feel. Feelings of grief can also happen because of other types of loss or changes in circumstances, for example:
- the end of a relationship
- the loss of a job
- moving away to a new location
- a decline in the physical or mental health of someone we care about.
If you would like to speak to someone about how you are feeling please get in touch with the University Counselling Service (counselling@abdn.ac.uk), Student Helpline (UK - 0808 196 2707, Overseas - 00353 1518 0277) or AUSA Advice (ausaadvice@abdn.ac.uk). Please also see additional resources below.
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