Coping with loss in general Coping with general grief and loss The words grief and loss bring to mind for most people the death of a loved one. We are often surprised at the complexity of grief that occurs after a divorce, separation, loss of a long-held job, retirement or diagnosis of a chronic illness. 10 strategies for coping with grief Grief is a personal experience, unique to each mourner and unique to each loss. Grief comes in waves, as times of peace and calm are suddenly shattered by overpowering emotion. The following strategies provide a few suggestions to help you ride out the waves. Will grief counseling help me recover from my loss? Dealing with loss and the grief that follows is often a very painful process. Find out if grief counseling may help you work through the painful reality that someone you love has died, and help you find a safe haven in your loss. How to console a grieving friend There are many ways to help the bereaved during the grieving process. As a friend, it is important to be there during this difficult time. Read this page for helpful and practical ideas for helping your friend through their bereavement. Sponsored links Further sources of information You may find our other articles in the Grief Library section helpful too. Visit our Amazon store to find books to help you through loss and bereavement.