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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.

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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Grief Australia is a guiding voice through the universal human experience of grief.

Access a range of resources including support groups and online resources for navigating grief and bereavement as an individual, as well as how to support kids and teens.
Visit Grief Australia

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

Our Interview with Christopher Hall of Grief Australia.

On the Grin + Bare It podcast, Christopher Hall shares advice for anyone experiencing grief and how to best support those who need it.

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Workbooks to help navigate this time.

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 grief.

Grief is incredibly personal, and there’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, there are many common elements in managing grief. This guide has tools that help you navigate your grief and support others, including children. It also provides access to the free grief counselling services available to all Bare families.
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Grief counselling

Scroll on to view all resources or skip ahead to the following sections.

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

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.

Guided meditation and breathing exercises.

Meditation and breathing exercises can help the body and mind find a safe space for healing in a time of great change.
Try our guided exercises that are suitable for all ages and experience levels.
Breathing Meditation | 4-7-8 Breathing Meditation for Calm & Grief Relief
Breathing Meditation | Gratitude Breathing Meditation for Healing & Grief Relief
Breathing Meditation | Box Breathing for Grief and Stress Relief | 4-Count Breathing Technique
Breathing Meditation | Alternate Nose Breathing
Grief Meditation | Cultivating Compassion for Oneself During Loss
Grief Meditation | Finding Hope and Healing After Loss
Grief Meditation | Finding Presence and Peace in the Moment

Journaling workbooks.

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.

Coming Soon: Remembering Old Wombat.

Remembering Old Wombat is a heartfelt book designed to help young readers navigate the complex emotions of grief. Written by Bare CoFounder Sam McConkey in collaboration with Bare’s grief counselors, and inspired by personal experiences, it includes activities to help caregivers guide children through their feelings and foster healing.

Available to order in early 2025 to order and free at all Bare services.

Available early 2025

Book a free grief counselling session.

All families that choose Bare for cremation and funeral services can access up to five free counselling sessions with our accredited grief counsellors.

Visit your personalised dashboard to book your sessions, or speak to your arranger to learn more.

Meet our grief team

Discover more grief resources
at our Resource Centre.

Grief and bereavement
5 mins

Coping With Grief Part 1: 5 Biggest Grief Myths Busted

Everyone grieves in their own way and grief is not just one feeling. We bust some of the biggest myths about grieving and bereavement.
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Grief and bereavement
4 mins

Coping with grief and death for the first time

Grief is never easy, but the first time we experience grief is particularly harrowing and can be one of the most challenging moments of our lives.
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Grief and bereavement
3 mins

A guide to grief support groups.

Have you thought about joining a grief support group? It can be helpful to connect with people going through the same experience as you.
Read more
Visit our grief resources
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.