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Hi, I'm Claire.

Having endured my own gut wrenching loss my goal is to help navigate change in how our society approaches death and grief.

I am a widowed mum who knows all too well how easily life can flip you into unfamiliar and sometimes terrifying territory. I am an advocate for speaking truthfully about our loss, our grief. No longer can we pretend that everything should return to what it was like before someone we love is taken by death. I encourage you to turn towards grief and not away from it and I am committed to helping people when they are suddenly thrust into these transitioning hallways of life.

I am a Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care® Provider with the Miss Foundation.

Claire Hoffman.

It's important we have healthy conversations about grief.

While grief is intensely personal, there are many common elements in managing grief. From practical guides and workbooks, to bereavement support groups, this page is dedicated to helping families find resources to assist them in navigating loss and the grief that often follows.

Conversations with yourself

Conversations with others

Conversations with your kids

Conversations with your partner

Being a friend to the bereaved

The role of elderly carers

It's important we have healthy conversations about grief.

While grief is intensely personal, there are many common elements in managing grief.  Once of those elements in healthy conversations.  In this video series I share some advice on how to have those conversations.

Conversations with yourself

Conversations with others

Conversations with your kids

Conversations with your partner

Being a friend to the bereaved

The role of elderly carers

More resources that can help.

Writing at a time of grief can be very helpful and healing. It gives you the opportunity to express your thoughts and emotions and in your own time and space process what you are experiencing. We have produced two free downloadable writing resources for you.

Write Your Grief: guides you through 30 prompts about the grief you are experiencing and the journey you are on. It helps clarify grief and loss and give you a space to voice the emotions you are experiencing.

Write Their Life: is 52 writing prompts about the life of your loved one. Remembering their life, their ways and personality is a therapeutic process to help you as you process their loss.

Guide to writing your grief
Guide to writing their story

I'm here to help.

If you're struggling, want some help, or just need someone to talk to - I'd love to help.  Please book in a time, and I'll be there to talk with you, and be a support however I can.

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Helping little hearts with big feelings.

Grief can feel big and confusing for children, just as it does for adults. Every child’s experience is different - there’s no right or wrong way to feel. This page offers gentle guidance, activities, and stories to help children understand and express their feelings, and for parents and carers to support them through loss.
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To write

Understanding grief.

Explore healthy conversations around grief, so you can have a better understanding of your journey while learning how to support those around you.

More resources that can help.

Writing at a time of grief can be very helpful and healing. It gives you the opportunity to express your thoughts and emotions and in your own time and space process what you are experiencing. We have produced two free downloadable writing resources for you.

Write Your Grief: guides you through 30 prompts about the grief you are experiencing and the journey you are on. It helps clarify grief and loss and give you a space to voice the emotions you are experiencing.

Write Their Life: is 52 writing prompts about the life of your loved one. Remembering their life, their ways and personality is a therapeutic process to help you as you process their loss.

Guide to writing your grief
Guide to writing their story

Navigating children’s grief.

When children experience grief, it doesn’t always show in the ways adults might expect. That can sometimes make grief harder to recognise and navigate. These downloadable resources provide information and practical advice on how to support children and young teens who are grieving.

Remembering Old Wombat.

Remembering Old Wombat is a heartfelt book designed to help young readers navigate the complex emotions of grief. Written by Bare Co-Founder Sam McConkey in collaboration with Bare grief counsellor Carolyn Ganzevoort, the story draws on real experiences of love, loss, and healing.

Through gentle storytelling and guided activities, the book helps children understand their feelings and gives caregivers practical ways to start meaningful conversations about grief, memory, and hope.

Complimentary for all Bare families - ask your Arranger for more information.

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Important disclaimer

The resources on this page are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological help. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief and/or have concerns about their mental health please seek support from a professional.

For 24/7 crisis support, you can contact Lifeline at lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14.