Public Health Model of Bereavement Support
Supporting grieving individuals
The Public Health Model of Bereavement Support recognizes that grief is a natural and fundamental part of the attachment circuitry and that support is crucial during the grieving process. This model emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive environment for individuals to process their grief and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
- Grief is a natural and fundamental part of the attachment circuitry.
- Support is crucial during the grieving process.
- A supportive environment can help individuals process their grief and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
- Provide a supportive environmentCreate a safe and supportive environment for individuals to process their grief and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.Pro tipConsider providing access to bereavement groups or support groups.WarningAvoid providing unsupportive or toxic environments that may hinder the healing process.
- Offer psycho-educationProvide individuals with good evidence-based information about grief and the grieving process.Pro tipConsider providing access to educational resources or workshops.WarningAvoid providing misinformation or unsupportive advice.
- Encourage social supportEncourage individuals to seek support from friends, family, or a therapist during the grieving process.Pro tipConsider providing access to social support groups or online communities.WarningAvoid discouraging individuals from seeking support.
A bereavement group can provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to process their grief and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
The Public Health Model of Bereavement Support comes from the recognition that grief is a medically risky time, and that support is crucial for individuals to navigate the grieving process.