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Grief ServicesAs it is not easy sometimes coping with your emotions, we are always here for you to call upon. We have a variety of books, videos, pamphlets and services available. This is a free service. Please call us on (04) 237-5332.This page contains: BrochuresA Brief Guide to GriefYou can grieve for any loss. Grief is part of life for everyone. It's not only about death: you also grieve if you lose your job, health, relationship, hopes and dreams, pets, or anything else important to you. Everyone grieves differently. Grief is like a fingerprint: everyone feels it and expresses it differently. Children and teenagers may show their grief in ways you don't expect. Men and women grieve in different ways and often don't understand each other's way. Others may not feel and act as you do, but they may still be grieving... Call us on (04) 237-5332 if you would like us to send you a copy of this brochure. Children and Death It is important to involve children of all ages at the time of a bereavement in the family. When someone dies, find a quiet, secure and familiar place for the child and talk honestly and openly about it. Parents and caregivers should keep explanations simple and truthful. Use accurate words and terms to avoid misunderstandings, which may arise from saying 'taken away' or 'has fallen asleep'. Such terms may cause the child to think the next person who goes away will not return or they may have nightmares and not want to go to sleep because they may die... Call us on (04) 237-5332 if you would like us to send you a copy of this brochure. Helping a Grieving Friend Giving support to a bereaved friend does not mean that you need to find 'the right words' to take away the pain of grief - there simply aren't any such words. In fact, a grieving person needs to feel and express the pain physically and emotionally, before moving on to the task of making new beginnings. You, the helper, can however try to feel 'with' the emotions of the bereaved. This is called 'empathy' and it shows that you understand their need to talk, cry, share, reminisce or even just sit in peace... Call us on (04) 237-5332 if you would like us to send you a copy of this brochure. Helping a Grieving Colleague In the weeks and months after a bereavement it is normal and natural to expect changes in the behaviour, attitude and even health of a bereaved person. The impact of grief can also affect one's day to day living that all one's strength is often needed just to go through the motions of normal activity with little remaining energy and even interest in life, family, household routine and career... Call us on (04) 237-5332 if you would like us to send you a copy of this brochure. Helpful ContactsNational Association for Loss and GriefNALAG is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which focuses on issues related to loss and grief. It is recognised by a wide cross section of the caring professions and interested members of the community. Phone (07) 883 3200 Fax (07) 883 3700 www.nalag.org.nz
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